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DR.  WATTS'S  PSALMS  §  HYMNS, 

BY  JOHN  JDOBELL. 

NONE  BUT  CHRIST. 


MORRISTOJVN....N  J.  .- 
PUBLISHED  BY  PETER  A.  JfirfiTNSON., 


Jacob  Mann.  Printer. N/ 

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V 


PREFACE. 


i  f  HILE  so  many  volumes  of  hymns,  both  original 
and  s  lected,  are  constantly  issuing  from  the  press  it 
•seems  almost  presumption  to  expect  that  this  will  be 
noticed.  Every  man,  however,  has  his  peculiar  taste ; 
this  selection  of  hymns,  together  with  their  arrange- 
ment, will  be  suited  to  this  teste;  and  consequently 
there  is  room  to  hope,  that  others  may  find  iu  these  a 
suitableness  to  their  views,  dispositions,  and  experi- 
ence, which  they  have  Bought  in  vain  from  other  se- 
lections, which,  too,  have  their  appropriate  excellen- 
cies. Under  this  impression,  I  have  ventured  to  soli- 
cit public  attention. 

It  is  almost  universally  admitted  that  Dr.  Walls's 
Psalms  and  Hj  mns  possess  an  excellency  and  variety 
"which  place  him  far  beyond  any  single  author ;  and, 
in  my  humble  opiniou,  they  are  of  such  sterling  worth, 
that  no  selection,  however  excellent,  should  supercede 
the  use  ol  them.  It  is,  however,  as  generally  admit- 
ted, that  there  are  many  subjects  for  which  Doctor 
Watts  has  provided  no  hymns.  To  see  this  deficiency 
supplied  amongst  poado  baptist  churches,  ha?  been  the 
desire  of  many  ministers  and  private  christians ;  and 
to  effect  this  is  the  principal,  though  not  the  only  end 
of  this  small  volume. 

The  hymns  here  presented  to  the  public,  I  have 
collected  from  more  than  two  hundred  authors;  many 
of  them  are  tnken  from  manuscripts,  which  I  deemed 
too  valuable  to  be  suffered  to  remain  in  obscurity; 


IV  PREFACE. 

and  some  have  been  supplied  by  friends.  As  this 
work  has  been  the  labor  of  years,  and  the  choice  of 
many  thousand  hymns,  it  will,  I  trust,  give  satisfac- 
tion to  the  church  o!  God.  Though  1  have,  of  course, 
the  sentiments  peculiar  to  that  denomination  of  chris- 
tians with  which  providence  has  placed  me  ;  yet  I  am 
not  without  hopes  that  a  selection  from  the  best  au- 
thors io  these  United  Kingdoms  and  America,  will 
meet  with  general  approbation. 

This  work,  like  Doctor  Watts' s  fourth  book,  is 
arranged  in  an  alphabetical  order.  Each  new  subject 
begins  with,  L.  M..  C.  M.H  S.  M.,  &c.  The  first  alpha- 
betical order  contains  the  Perfections  of  God  ;  the 
second,  the  Characters  and  Titles  of  Christ;  the 
third,  the  General  Subjects. 

I  have  endeavored  to  ascertain  the  author  of  every 
hymn.  In  some  cases  my  inquiries  have  been  fruitless, 
and  [  have  consequently  said,  Anon,  {anonymous.) 
Those  verses  which  may,  for  the  sake  of  brevity,  be 
omitted,  without  destroying  the  unity  and  connection 
of  the  hymn,  are  included  io  crotchets.  []  The  lines 
or  verses  marked  with  single  inverted  commas,  are 
those  which  I  have  deemed  necessary  to  add.  for  the 
sake  of  giving  a  fulness  or  expression  lo  the  whole. 
The  occasional  alterations  which  will  be  observed  in 
some  hymns,  are  not,  of  course,  intended  to  lessen 
their  excellency,  but  to  suit  them  to  a  particular  sub- 
ject for  which  they  were  not  originally  designed;  or 
to  give  a  greater  smoothness  to  the  versification,  Af- 
ter all,  I  am  ready  to  acknowledge  that  many  of  the 
verses  are  rather  rlupnethzn  potry  ;  and,  while  they 
deprecate  the  severity  of  criticism,  must  rest  their 
chums  to  regard  on  their  sentiment  and  spirit.  They 
"Will,  as  *'ar  as  I  can  MiHjje  be  found  full  of  the  doc- 
trines of  grace,  and  the  experience  of  those  to  whom 


PREFACE.  V 

Cfarrist,  in  all  his  Characters,  Offices,  and  Relations, 
is  precious.  In  these  superior  excellencies,  this  edi- 
tion is.  I  hope,  equal  to  a;;}  that  has  yet  appeared; 
and  will,  with  Doctor  Watts' s  P.-a'ms  and  Hymns,  in 
four  boots,  be  sufficient  lor  an)  church  of  Christ,  in 
any  circumstances,  and  on  aii  subjects. 

The  subjects  io  (his  volume,  which  are  various,  arc 
adapted  to  console  the  saint  and  awaken  the  sinner — 
are  suited  equally  for  the  public  worship  of  God,  the 
closet,  and  the  family.  And,  as  siugiug  io?  families  is 
an  uncommon,  though  necessary  part  of  worship,  I 
embrace  this  opportunity  of  presenting  to  the  reader 
the  words  of  an  old  writer: — ••  As  the  increase  or  de- 
ca;>  of  christian  piety  is  generally  accompanied  with 
the  use  or  neglect  of  family  worship,  so  the  duty  is 
mere  or  less  defective  as  singing  in  families  is  more 
or  less  used  If  christians  would  but  consider  the 
great  necessity  and  usefulness  of  this  duty,  and  the 
decay  of  religion  and  piety  that  attends  the  neglect 
of  it :  and  if  they  had  a  due  regard  to  their  own  souls, 
the  good  of  mankind,  and  the  glory  of  God,  surely 
they  could  not  make  so  light  of  it.  1  wish  that  all 
who  make  a  profession  of  religion  would  more  seri- 
ou  h  consider  the  happiness  that  results  from  it.  The 
closet  is  a  sweet  employment,  but  we  should  not,  by 
a:;v  means,  cai  worship  and  singing  to  be 

neglected  thereby.  Why  should  we  be  ashamed  to  let 
our  neighbours  know  that  w6  owned  and  praised  God 
in  our  families  as  well  as  iu  our  churches  ?  The  fear 
of  being  thought  singular  appears  io  be  one  great 
cause  of  this  neglect.  If  those  persons  would  consider 
how  great  a  Benefactor  Almighty  God  is  to  them, 
they  would  find  no  reasonable  plea  for  the  neglect  of 
it.  Let  every  one  consider  that  the  most  ready  and 
effectual  means  to  make  it  universal  is,  for  every 
A  2 


VI  PREFACE. 

family  to  begin.  So  let  our  light  shine  that  others  also 
may  glorify  our  Father  which  is  in  heaven.  I  appeal 
to  any  religious  person,  whether  they  have  not  been 
much  affected  when  (as  they  occasionally  walked  the 
streets)  they  have  heard  a  family  thus  employed.  The 
occasion  of  the  Jailor's  conversion,  was  by  the  sing- 
in";  of  Paul  and  Silas;  and  we  know  not  how  many 
persons  may  be  converted  by  our  practising  this  duty; 
and  this  I  may  say,  that  it  is  a  very  ready  way  to 
discountenance  profane  songs,  and  to  promote  religion. 
O  that  it  could  be  said  of  us,  as  it  was  of  the  primi- 
tive christians,  who,  instead  of  profane  songs,  used 
nothing  but  spiritual  and  divine  hymns;  so  that,  fas 
St.  Jerom  relates  of  the  place  where  he  lived,)  you 
could  not  go  into  the  field,  but  you  might  hear  the 
ploughman  at  his  hallelujah*,  the  mower  at  his  hymns, 
•and  the  vine  dresser  singing  David's  Psalms." 

I  deem  it  unnecessary  to  make  any  apology  for 
taking  many  of  the  following  hymns  from  authors  who 
differ  in  doctrinal  sentiments  from  myself,  and  the 
churches  with  which  I  am  connected.  The  hymns, 
themselves,  superior  in  their  kind,  and  on  subjects  in 
which  all  real  christians  agree,  must  and  will  be  their 
own  apology. 

Committing  all  my  imperfect, but  well  meant  labors, 
to  the  blessing  of  God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy 
Ghost,  whose  honor  alone  has,  1  trust,  been  my  mo- 
tive for  engaging  in  them,  and  to  the  candor  of  the 
christian  church,  I  remain  with  unceasing  affection, 
to  all  that  love  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  sincerity, 
their  brother  and  servant,  for  Jesus'  sake. 

JOHN  DORELL. 

Poole,  Dorset,  March  1st,  1806, 


A  TABLE 

TO  FIND  ANY  HYMN  BY  THE  FIRST  LINE. 


ACCEPT.  O  Lord,  our  songs  of  praise 

A  debtor  to  mercy  alone 

Afflicted  soul   to  Christ  draw  near 

Again    indulgent  Lord    return 

Ah!  little  sojourner  below 

Ah  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart 

Alas!  how  chang'd  that  lovely  rlow'r 

All  glory  to  the  eternal  Three     . 

AH  hail,  incarnate  God 

All  hail,  the  glorious  morn 

All  hail,  the  pow'r  of  Jesu's  name    • 

AH  hail,  thou  great  Immanuel 

AH  my  sins  imputed  were 

All  the  Lord's  honored,  chosen  race 

All  ye  that  pass  by 

Almighty  God,  white  earth  and  hearen 

Aloud  we  sing  the  wond'rous  grace 

Altho'  the  vine  its  fruit  deny 

And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord 

And  may  I  hope,  that  when  no  more 

And  will  the  great  eternal  God 

And  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 

Angels,  roll  the  rock  away     . 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy- seat 

Arm  of  the  Lord,  awabe  !  awake  1 

As  Christ  approach'd  Jerusalem 

As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung 

As  when  the  weary  traveler  gains 

A  sight  of  Jesus,  with  his  eyes 

Aotonish'd  and  distrest 

At  anchor  l^id,  remote,  from  home, 


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233 
489 
479 
240 
327 
242 
694 
386 
51 
66 
137 
597 
160 
561 

o  ~> 

404 
289 
303 
650 
417 
81 
50 
482 
665 
648 
227 
667 
228 
332 
155 


A  TABLE  OF 

At  tliis  unwonted  hour,  behold  » 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song  * 

Awake,  arise,  and  hail  the  morn  * 

Awake,  awake,  arise       .  .  * 

Awake,  my  soul,  attune  the  lyre       * 
Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays 
Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve      . 
Awake,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring     • 
Awake,  our  drowsy  souls 
Awake,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 

BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne 

Begin,  my  soul,  th' exalted  lay 

Begone,  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near 

Begone,  ye  gilded  vanities 

Behold  a  sinner,  dearest  Lord     , 

Behold  the  day  !  th'  appointed  day — 2d  par 

Behold  the  gift  of  Gcd 

Behold  the  gloomy  vale 

Behold  the  holy  place      •  * 

Behold  the  mighty  Saviour  comes     • 

Behold  the  Saviour  at  thy  door 

Behold  the  sun  adorns  the  sky  . 

Behold  th'  expected  time  draws  near     ♦ 

Behold  what  condescending  love 

Beside  the  gospel  pool  .  « 

Beyond  the  glut'ring,  starry  skies  • 

Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God 

blessed  Lord,  be  thou  our  teacher   • 

Blest  be  th'  Eternal  Infinite 

Blest  is  the  mem'ry  of  the  just 

Blest  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thoughts  . 

Blow  fe  the  trumpet,  blow  • 

Bright  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze 

CAN  reason  comprehend  a  God  • 

Cast  thy  burdens  on  the  Lord  • 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  . 

Christ  as  our  great  physician,  heals 
Christ  is  the  way  to  heavenly  bliss  • 

Christians,  behold  our  deep  distress 
Cojue,  aU  ye  chosen  saints  of  God 


184, 


THE  FITIPT  L7NF3. 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  day 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  s^eep 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  who  reigns  above 
Come,  guilty  souls,  and  flee  a    ay 
Come,  happy  souls,  who  know  the  Lord 
Come,  Hoiv  Ghost,  descend  from  high 
Come,  holy  spirit,  come 
Come,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
C  >me,  humble  souls,  ye  mourners,  come 
Come,  let  our  hear.s  and  voices  join 
Come;.  let  our  voices  join  * 

Come,  let  us  join  in  sweet  accord 
Com?,  let  us  j  »in  our  friends  above    • 
Come    O  my  soul,  in  sacred  !a>s 
Come,  O  my  soul,  look  up  and  see 
Come,  thiu  desire  of  ail  thy  saints 
Come,  rhoa  fount  <  f  ev  ry  btes«tng    . 
Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit 
Come,  tune,  ye  sain  s,  your  nobles 
Come.  \e  sinners    poor  and  wrenched 
Come,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord 
Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name 
Come,  ye  weary  souls,  opprest   '. 
Come,  ye  who  know  th*  Saviour's  leve 
COmpar'd  vvith  Christ   in  ail  beside 
Con  vine  d  as  a  sinner   to  Jesus  1  come 
Could  the  creatures  help  or  ease  us 
Crea:e,  O  God,  my  pow'ra  anew 

D  \RS  we  indulge  our  wrath  and  strife 
Daughters  of  Sion.  ye  who  sir-g 
Da;,  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders 
Dear  friends,  as  you  have  own'd 
Dear  Jesus,  when,  when  shall  it  be 
Dear  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning  love 
Dear  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil 
Dear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul 
Dear  Saviour,  remember  the  word    . 
Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made 
Deluded  souls    who  think  to  grasp 
Did  ever  one  of  Adam's  race 
Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame 


A  TABLE  OF 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing   Lord 

Do  not  I  lcve  thee  O  my  Lord  • 

ELECTION  !  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
Encompass'd  with  clouds  of  distress 
Encourag'd  by  thy  word  .  . 

Eternal  God,  I  bless  thy  name    •  • 

Eternal  God,  in  whom  we  live 
Eternal  Life,  how  sweet  the  sound    « 
Eternal  Pow'r,  Almighty  God    % 
Eternal  Spirit,  'twas  thy  breath  * 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand       .  ♦ 

Ev'ry  moment  brings  me  nearer       • 
Exalted  high,  at  God's  right  hand  • 

Exert  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain  • 

Expand,  my  soul,  arise  and  sing        • 

•FAIN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 
Faith,  'tis  a  precious  grace  •  • 

Far  beyond  all  comprehension         • 
Far   far  beyond  these  lower  skies      , 
Far  from  these  narrow  scenes  of  night 
Farewell,  vain  world,  your  charms  I  bid  adieu 
Father  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd 
-Father  of  faithful  Abrah'm  hear  . 

Father  of  mercies   in  thy  word  ; 

Fear  not   ye  little  chosen  flock  • 

Firmly  I  stand  on  Zion's  hill  •  • 

For  a  season  calPd  to  part  •  • 

For  ever  shall  my  fainting  soul  • 

Forgiveness,  'tis  a  joyful  sound 
Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns 
From  heaven  the  loud  the  angelic  song  began 
From  Jesse's  root  behold  a  branch  arise 
From  sin's  dark,  thorny  maze  • 

From  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief 

GIRD  thy  sword  on,  mighty  Saviour  • 

•Glory  to  God  on  high  , 

Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above  • 

•Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  • 

God  hath  bereav'd  me  of  my  child 

God  inoves  in  a  mysterious  way 

.God  of  my  life,  my  morning  song  * 


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111 

283 
241 
496 

439 


THE  FIRST  &IHE& 

£od  of  my  life,  to  thee  belong 

God  of  sabbath,  Israel  s  Lord 

God  with  us  !  O  glorious  name 

Go,  favor'd  Britons,  and  proclaim 

Go,  saith  the  voice  of  heavenly  love 

Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound 

Gracious  Father,  gracious  Lord 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear 

Great  everlasting  God,  to  thee 

Great  God,  accept  our  songs  of  praise 

Great  God,  as  seasons  disappear 

Great  God,  at  thy  command 

Great  God,  in  characters  of  flame 

Great  God,  now  condescend 

Great  God  of  wonders  !  all  thy  ways — 2d  part 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Great  God,  thy  holy  name  we  praise     - 

Great  God,  thy  penetrating  eye     - 

Great  God,  to  thee  I  make         - 

Great  God,  to  thee  mv  ev'ning  song 

Great  God,  to  thee  with  cheerful  songs 

Great  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear 

Great  God,  we  now  surround  thy  board 

Great  God   we  view  thy  chast'ning  hand 

Great  light  of  life,  thou  nature's  Lord 

Great  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 

Great  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise 

Guide  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah 

HAIL    Fa:her,  hail,  eternal  Son 

Hail,  mighty  and  victorious  Lord 

Hail,  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 

Hail   my  ever  blessed  Jesus 

Hail,  Plant  renown'd,  thy  leaves  how  fair 

Hail,  sov'reign  k»ve  that  first  began. 

Hail,  to  the  Prince  ot  life  and  peace 

Happy  soul,  we  now  resign  thee 

Happy  the  man  who  rinds  the  grace 

HaiA  '  hark  !  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds 

Hark  !  hark  !  what  sounds  are  these  so  pleasing 

Har^  !  my  soul   it  is  the  Lord 

Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sa\ 

3Jark  1  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 


A  TABLE  OF 

Hark  !  'tis  our  heavenly  Leader's  voice— 2d  part  644 

Hark  !  'lis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear         -  -         355 

Haste,  that  delightful,  awful  day            -  .             247 

Hast  thou  not  said,  Almighty  God             -  -         316 

Hear  what  the  hope  of  Israel  saith         -  -               74 

Heaven  has  confirm'd  'he  great  decree      -  •         252 

He  dies  !   the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  41 

He  lives !  the  great  Redeemer  lives            -  93 

Hell!  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound        -  -             341 

Here  at  thy  tabic.  Lord,  we  meet               -  -         557 

Ho  !   all  ye  trembling  sinners,  hear         -  •             364 

Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  hear    -             -  .           76 

Holy  and  rev'rcnd  is  the  name                 -  -                12 

Holy,  holy,  holy,  Lord  (   cd                          -  -         690 

How  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord  -             572 

How  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft                   -  -         255 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord  491 

How  great   how  terrible  that  God             -  -         375 

How  great  thy  mercies,  I  ord                  -  -             490 

How  happy  are  the  souls  above                  -  249 

How  happy  are  we                                     •  -             276 

How  long   thou  faithful  God   shall  I         -  -         192 

How  many  years  hath  man  been  driv'n  -             214 

How  much  the  hearts  of  those  revive        -  -         284 

How  pleasing  is  fhe  sight,  to  see             -  -             555 

How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state                   -  -         219 

How  shall  I  come  before  the  i.ord         -  -             651 

How  shall  I  give  my  Ephraim  up              -  -         278 

How  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth            -  -              133 

How  sweet,  hew  heaven! ,  is  the  sight      -  -         401 

How  vast  the  benefits  divine  -             274 

I  ASK'D  the  I  ord.  that  I  might  grow  •             624 

I  come,  the  grea*  Redeemer  cries  •             125 

I  know  that  my  Redeen  er  hves  •             127 

T  my  Ebenezer  raise  •             271 

I  sojourn  in  a  vale    -f  tears  •             248 

I  want,  dear  Lord,  my  wants  to  know  »             642 

I  would,  but  cannot  sing  -              352 

If  I  have,  Lord,  ne  er  yet  begun  •             538 

If  Jesus  is  ours,  we  have  a  rrue  friend  •             682 

I'm  bound  for  Ne    -J eru     ;em  •             335 

In  age  and  feebleness  extreme  •            &$% 


THE  FIRST  LINES. 
In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 
.one  ail  fulness  dwells 
In  Christ  I've  all  my  scul's  de si 
In  ev'ry  trouble  sharp  and  sti 

:  the  knee 

e  harmonious  cheerful  song 
I  .        .:  on1 1  I  »vel\  Rose 
In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise 
In  sweet,  exalted  strains 

it,  when  much  distreit 
In  the  floods  of  tribulation 
In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord   we  ccme 
In  vain  Apolld's  pleasing  tongue 
|         hat  confusion  earth  appears 
Inca:  jr,  in  thy  ; 

Indulgent  God,  how  . 

;ent  God,  to  ihee  we  pra/ 
thine 
A         ite  grace,  and  can  it  be 

ring  souls  \. 

.  ■  our  souis,  thou  heavenly  Dove 
If  any  thing  too  hard  for  God 
Is  this  my  Jesus,  this  my  God 
Israel,  in  ancient 
It  is  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  light 
Ir  shall  be  well,  let  sinner's  !■ 
I've  found  the  pearl  of  grea 
JEHOVAH  hath  said,  'tis  left  on  record 
Jehovah  is  a  God  of  might 
Jehovah's  grace,  how  full,  how  free 
Jehovah  sits  upon  the  clou 

-   and  shad  it  ever  be 
Jesus,  at  th)  command 
Jesus,  commission'd  from  above 
Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet  it  sounds 
Jesus,  e<  grave  it  on  my  heart 
Jesus  has  shed  his  vital  blood 
jesu^,  how  bright  his  glory  shines 
Jesus,  how  precious  is  thy  name 
Jesus,  I  Know,  hath  dy'd  for  me 
Je'ius,  I  love  thy  charming  n 
Jesus,  immutably  the  iame 


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Jesus,  in  tl*y  transporting  name 

Jesus  is  all  I  wish  or  want 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 

Jesus  is  our  great  salvation 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul  ; 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone 

Jesus,  my  dreadful  leprosy 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  soul's  delight 

Jesu's  precious  name  excels 

Jesus,  since  thou  art  still  to-day 

Jesus,  sweet  name,  no  name  so  dear 

Jesus,  the  heavenly  Bridegroom,  gave 

Jesus,  th'  incarnate  God  of  love 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness     . 

Jesus,  what  shall  I  do  to  show 

Join,  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name 

KINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake 

King  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul 

LAID  by  Jehovah's  mighty  hands 

Let  earth  and  seas,  with  all  the  skies 

Let  hypocrites  attend 

Let  Joshua's  solemn  charge 

Let  not  your  hearts  within  you  grieve 

Let  party  names  no  more 

Let  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  road 

Let  us  awake  our  joys 

Let  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake 

Like  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind 

La  !   another  year  is  gone 

Lo  !   clad  in  nature's  bright  array 

Lo!   heaven's  tremendous,  mighty  King 

Lo  !   he  comes,  array'd  in  vengeance 

Lo  !  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory 

Lo  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land 

Long  ere  the  sun  began  his  days  . 

Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye 

Look  from  on  high,  great  God  and  see 

Look  up,  my  soul,  with  sweet  surprise 

Look  up,  ye  saints,  direct  your  eyes 

Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall 


TH1    FIRST   LINES. 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold 
Lord,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing 
Lord,  dost  thou  say,  ask  what  thou  wilt 
Lord,  hast  thou  calPd  me  by  thy  grace 
Lord,  hear  a  burden'd  sinner  mourn 
Lord,  how  large  thy  bounties  are  • 

Lord,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 
Lord,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine 
Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go  . 

Lord    in  the  days  of  youth 
Lord,  in  thy  courts  we  now  appear 
Lord,  let  me  see  thy  blissful  face 
Lord,  must  thy  gospel  fly  away 
Lord  of  the  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies 
Lord,  stnd  thy  servants  forth 
Lord,  send  thy  word,  ai  d  let  it  fly 
Lord,  thou  hast  won,  at  length  1  yield 
Lord,  thou,  with  an  unerring  beam 

.  vouchsafe  to  us  thy  blessing 
Lord,  W£  adore  thy  matchless  ways 
Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now 
Lord,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad 
Love  divine,  all  love  excelling 
Love  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound 

MANY  woes  had  Christ  endur'd 

the  grace  of  Christ,  cur  Saviour 
Methinks  I  hear  th'  archangel  sound 
Methinks  the  last,  great  .day  is  come     . 

>d,  while  angels  biess  thee 
Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 
gracious  rather,  God  of  all 
-ethren.  from  my  heart  beloVd 
_  ather  calls  me  to  his  arms 
lying  years,  time  urges  on 
God  knows  what  I  want 
My  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 

3od,  thy  service  well  demands 
My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love 
My  soul,  arise,  shake  off  thy  fears 

oul  be  on  thy  guard 
My  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away 

of  sorrow  and  of  jov  J. 


A  TABLE  OP 

NO  farther  go  to-night,  bun  stay    . 

None  that  embark  a:  God's  command 

Nothing  but  thy  blood,  O  Jesus 

Not  unto  us,  but  thee  alone 

Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme      •• 

Now  for  a  hymn  of  praise  to  God 

Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise    . 

Now  in  thy  praise,  eternal  King 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time 

Now  let  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 

Now  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive 

Now  let  our  hearts  their  glory  wake     . 

Now  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime 

Now,  I,ord;  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown 

Now  may  the  God  of  peace  and  love 

Now,  now  the  arduous  work  is  o'er 

Now  the  long  wrh'd  for  spring  is  come 

Now  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast 

O  BY  what  gtimm'ring  light  we  view 

O  could  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r 

O  could  t  ' speak  the  matchless  worth 

O'er  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 

O  for  a  glance  of  heavenly  day 

O  God,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  rays 

O  God,  thou  art  a  Spirit  pure 

O  happy  day  when  saints  shall  meet 

O  happy  souls,  who  dweM  above 

O  Lord    my  Life,  my  Saviour  God 

O  my  distrustful  heart 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness 

On  Britain,  long  a  favorYl  isle 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand 

On  the  brink  of  fi'ry  ruin 

On  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose 

On  wings  of  faith  mount  up,  my  soul,  and  rise 

On  Zion,  his  most  holy  mount 

On  Zinn's  glorious  summit  stood 

Once  as  the  friend  of  sinners  dear 

Once  more  before  we  part 

Once  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day 

Once  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day 

One  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord 


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229 
543 

339 
212 
334 
203 

GTS,  679 

441 


THE  FinST  LITvE?, 

One  there  is  above  all  others 
Our  Father,  thron'd  in  heaven,  divine 
Our  great  High- Priest  we  sing 
Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead 
Our  souls  by  love  together  knit 
O  that  I  had  a  seraph's  tire 
O  thou,  at  whose  almighty  word 
O  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
O  thou  eternal,  glorious  Lord 
O  thou,  From  whom  all  goodness  flows 
O  thou  that  hear'st  the  pray'r  of  faith 
O  thou  who  didst  thy  glory  leave 
O  were  my  heart  bat  forra'd  for  woe 
O  what  amazing  words  of  grace 
O  what  a  pleasure  'tis  to  see 
O  what  shall  I  do  my  Saviour  to  praise 
O  Zion  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave 
PASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed 
Patience,  C)  'us  a  grace  divine 
Peace  by  his  cross  haih  Jesus  made 
Pilgrims,  we  are  to  Canaan  bound 
Pity  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord 
Pity,  Lord,  thy  straying  sheep 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow 
Praise  God  the  Father  and  the  iv>n 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 
Praise  to  thy  name,  eternal  God 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  O  blissful  theme 
Pray'r  was  appointed  to  convey- 
Precious  bible  !  what  a  treasure 
Prepare  me,  O  my  God 
Pris'ners  of  sin  and  Satan  too 
Proclaim  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord 
Proud  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom 

HAISE,  thoughtless  sinner,  raise  thine 
Bansom'd  sinners,  sing  the  praises 
Kejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns 
Kejoice,  ye  nations  of  the  world 
Kise,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 

SAFELY  thro'  another  week— 2d  part 
Saints  in  their  graves  lie  down  in  L,e*c$ 

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392 
616 
387 
510 
29  % 

546 
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A   TABLE  OF 

Salvation,  how  precious  the  sound        -  -              5<*8 

Salvation  thro'  my  dying  God         -  56^ 

Sampson  the  theatre  o'erthrevv               -  -               140 
Saviour,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation           -  -                2lc^ 

Say,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad  -                       2l0 

See  a  poor  sinner,  dearest  Lord               -  -                59" 

See  Felix  cloth'd  with  pomp  and  pow'r  -             -         514 

See  from  the  vineyard  Jesus  comes        -  -                JSS 

See  Gabriel  swift  descend  to  earth  -             -         16^ 

See,  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne  -               450 

"See  how  rude  winter's  icv  hand                 %  -             -         585 

See,  how  the  disobedient  son                   -  -               4c7 

See,  how  the  little  toiling  ant           -  583 
See,  how  the  rising  sun               - 
See,  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  bow 

See,  on  the  mount  of  Calvary                  -  -                 oO 

See,  the  Captain  of  salvation           -  -             -         535 

Self  righteous  souls  on  works  rely         -  -                o\? 

Shall  e'er  the  shadow  of  a  change  -             -           ?5 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear         -  -               455 

Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep  -             -         456 
Should  famine  o'er  the  mourning  field 

Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear          -  412 

Since,  Lord   thy  mighty  grace  did  call  -               2  -• 

Since  thou  art  pleas'd  thy  saints  to  own  -             ->        jo2 

Since  we  are  call'd  to  part         -             -  -               424 

Sing  the  dear  Saviour's  glorious  fame  61 

Sing  to  the  Lord  above               ...  615 
Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  heirs  of  faith 

Sing  we.  to  our  God  above          -  <T' 

Sin,  in  ten  thousand  treach'rous  ways  -             -         5{J5 

Sinner,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown  -               59^ 

Sinners,  away  from  Sinai  fly  384 

Sinners,  behold  the  downward  road  -               539 

Sinners,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God  -             -         301 

Sinners   rejoice,  it's  Christ  that  dy'd  -                 43 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard  -             •         398 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message         -  -               5 17 

Sole  sov'reign  of  the  earth  and  skies  -             -         297 

Sons  we  are  thro' God's  election             -  -               277 

'goy'reign  grace  has  pow'r  alone  -            -        411 


THE  FIRST    LINK?. 

'reign  grace  o'er  bin  abounding 
-Sov'reign  Ruter  of  the  skies 
Stand  uo,  ye  saints,  and  boldly  march 
iter  throws  nib  icy  chains 
ge  that  so  much  of  heaven  and  hell 
n  the  cross  the  Saviour  dies 
nissive  to  thy  will,  my  God 
.  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing 
:  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope 
Sweet  was  the  lime  when  first  I  felt 

:  from  the  heavens  a  mighty  angel  flies 
TELL  me,  Saviour,  from  above 
e  no  more  of  earthly  toys 
The  be^t  of  wisdom  is  to  Si 

s  swell,  the  winds  are  high 
Canaai»itc  still  in  the  land 
_  castle  of  the  human  heart 

e  that  is  for  me  too  hard 

;e,  at  th'  Almighty's  call 

finest  flow'r  that  ever  btow'd 

...led  pow'r 
food,  or.  which  thy  children  live 
glitt'rmg  spangles  of  the  sky 
:  God  of  Abrah'm  praise 
e  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 
The  gohl  and  silver  are  the  Lord's 
•  invisible  unknown 
iunuch,  \\  hen  baptiz'd  - 

intercessions  of  cur  Lord 
The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads 
The  Lord  hath  heard  his  people's  cries 

,  my  Saviour,  is  my  light 
The  Lord  of  Si  ;r  us  praise 

The  Lord,  the  God  of  glory  reigns 
The  Lord,  who  rules  the  world's  affairs 
The  Lord,  who  truly  knows 
The  mighty  God  that  rules  the  skies 
The  moment  asinner  believes 
The  Paschal  Lamb  which  Israel  slew 
The  peace  which  God  alone  reveals 
The  Saviour,  O  what  endless  charms 
The  Saviour,  with  inviting  voice 


A  TAEir.E  OF 

The  spacious  firmament  on  high           -  -               607 

The  tune  is  short !    the  season  near              -  -         619 
The  voice  of  fiee  grace  cries,  escape  to  the  mountain 
Thee,  Father,  we  praise                   ...         613 

There  is  a  fountain  till'd  with  blood      -  -                 75 
There  is  a  God,  ail  nature  speaks 

There  is  a  period  known  to  God             -  -               273 

There's  not  an  evil  flies                    -             -  -498 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  -               549 

This  God  is  the  God  we  adore                      -  -         681 

Tho'  boundless  your  wants  may  appear  -                64;> 

Tho'  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  aifright  -         500 

Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb  -                ll>'8 

Tnou  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist                 -  -             5 

Thou  God  of  Jabez,  hear             ...  367 

Thou  lovely  source  of  true  delight                -  -         407 

Tliou  only  ^ov'reign  of  my  heart           -  -                5&4 

Thou,  who  didst  form  the  rolling  spheres  «*         675 

Thou,  who  for  sinners  once  wast  slain  -                5o0 

Through  all  the  downward  tracks  of  time  -         532 

Through  endless  years  thou  art  the  same  -                  13 

Thus  Agar  breath'd  his  warm  desire         -  -         367 

Thus  did  the  pious  Abrah'm  pray          -  -                4tii 

Thus  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on                -  -         623 

Thus  saith  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  -                 7  0 

Thy  bounties,  gracious  Lord            -  218 
Thy  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess 

Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord                 -  -         243 

Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song  *0 

Thy  people,  Lord,  who  trust  thy  word  -         427 

Thy  providence,  great  God,  we  praise  -                57S 

Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea                      -  -         495 
Thy  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wk'e  design 

5Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know  ...         4c9 

5Tis  finish'd,  the  conflict  is  past             -  -                £56 

'Pis  life  to  know  the  dying  Lamb                -  -           87 

*Tis  my  happiness  below           -  625 

?Tis  pleasant  to  sing                                         •  "70 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give         -  529 

To-day  Uie  Saviour  rose                   -  ^"'■) 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost           -  -               693 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son           -  '-               &2 


THE   PIU?T    LINES. 

To  God  the  Father's  throne 

To  God  who  chose  us  in  his  Son 

To  God  who  lives  and  reigns  on  high 

To  cur  Redeemer's. glorious  name 

To  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord  - 

To  the  eternal  Three 

To  thee,  my  shepherd  and  my  Lord 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  heavenly  King 

To  thee  our  wants  are  known 

To  thee  who  reign's*  supreme  ab~ve 

To  thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace 

To  us  a  child  is  born  from  heaven — od  part 

Tern  again,  my  daughters,  turn 

'Twas  iix'd  in  God's  eternal  mind 

3Twas  in  an  hour  when  wrath  prevail'd 

3Tv  as  jesu's  last  and  great  command 

3Twas  not  to  make  Jehovah  s  love 

UNCEKT r  IN  how  the  way  to  find 

"Uprising  from  the  silent  tomb 

VAIN  world,  thy  cheating  arts  give  o'er 

Vital  spark  of  heavenly  flame 

WE  bless  the  Father's  name 

We  now,  O  thou  e-ernal  God 

Welcome,  delightful  morn 

Welcome,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God 

What  cheering  words  are  these  . 

What  contradictions  meet  • 

What  dees  the  worldling  gain  « 

What  dreadful  spot  is  this 

What  finite  pow'r  with  ceaseies  toil 

What  hath  God  wrought  ?  might  Israel  say 

What  jarring  nafures  dwell  within 

What  joy  possess'd  my  heart 

What  language  now  salutes  the  ear 

What  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears 

What  mighty  wonders  faith  has  done 

What  tender  pity,  love,  and  care 

What  think  you  of  Christ  ?  is  the  test 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet 

When  Abrah'm,  full  of  sacred  awe 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 

any  turn  from  Sion's  way  , 


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When  at  a  distance,  Lord  we  trace  • 

"When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 
"When  death  appears  before  my  sight  , 

"When  faith  beholds  the  saints  above 
"When  faith  presents  the  Saviour's  death 
When  first  the  God  of  boundless  grace 
W  hen  from  the  precepis  to  the  cross 
When  God  from  his    hrone  did  vengeance  display- 
When  G-d's  own  people  stand  in  need        , 
When  Hannah,  prest  with  grief 
When  heaven  does  grant    at  certain  times 
When  in  the  cloud,  with  colours  fair  • 

When  Israel's  sons,  a  murm'ring  race 
When  Israel's  tribes  were  parched  with  thirst 
When  I  the  lonely  tomb  survey 
"When  I  view  my  Saviour  bleeding  , 

When  Jacob  from  his  brother  fled 
When  Je^us  first,  at  heaven's  command 
When  Jesus  hung  upon  the  tree  • 

When  languor  and  disease  invade  • 

When  on  my  beloved  I  gaze 
When  Paul  was  parted  from  his  friends 
When  sinners  urter  boasting  words 
When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise  « 

W  nen  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 
When  Svria's  leprous  chief 
W'hen  thou,  my  righteous  Judge,  shalt  come 
When  to  his  father's  fond  embrace 
When  with  my  mind  devoutly  prest 
Whene'er  a  sinner  turns  to  God 
Where'er  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house 
W  here  is  my  God  ?  does  hcretire 
Where  two  or  three  together  meet 
W  He  here  on  eanh  I'm  call'd  to  stay  • 

While  J  ustice  waves  her  vengeful  hand 
While  o'er  our  guilty  land.  O  :  ord 
While  shepherds  watch'd  their  fleecy  care 
While  sinners  who  presume  to  bear  • 

Who  havh  our  report  behev'd  • 

Whom  shall  I  se   d  ?  the  Father  cries         • 
Why  do  I  thus  complain 
Why  droops  my  soul  with  grief  opprest 


':    FIRST  LINE?. 

Why  long'd  Paul  to  be  dissolv'd 
Why,  mourning  soul,  why  flow  these  tears 
Why,  O  my  soul,  these  auxicua  c« 
.  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  t. 
"  .    iy  should  a  living  man  ccmji 

uld  I  yield  to  slavish  fears  , 

-  should  my  soul  indulge  complaints 
"Why  should  the  dread  of  sinful  man 
Why  thus  impatient  to  be  gone 
Why  was  unbelieving  I 
Wisdom  divine  lif's  up  her  voice  , 

With  heavenly  pow'r,  O  Lord,  defend 
Tv'ith  jay,  ye  saints,  attend,  and  raise 
With  my  substance  1  will  honor 
With  radiant  beams  the  sun  arose  , 

With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim 
W'culd  you  win  a  soul  to  God  « 

YE  angels,  who  in  glory  reign 
Ye  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne 
Ye  burdenYi  souls,  to  J* 
Ye  careless  professors  who  rest  on  yo.  I 
Ye  fleeting  charms  of  earth,  fare-. 
Ye  glitt'ring  toys  of  earth  adieu  , 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigor  warm 
Ye  humble  souls,  err;.;  Jail  * 

Ye  hun  ,  proclaim  a] 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ  .  . 

Ye  mothers,  who  with  growing 
Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears 
Ye  saints  exult  in  jc  s  « 

Ye  saints  of  God,  your  voices  raise  • 

Ye  saints    proclaim  abroad 
Ye  sin-sick  souls,  dismiss  your  fears  • 

Ye  sin-sick  souls,  draw  near  , 

Ye  tempted  and  rry'd,  to  Jesus  draw  nigh 
Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  \  :ur  fears 
Ye  virgin-souls;  arise  • 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 
Yes.  there  are  joy  s  that  cannot  die  % 

Yonder,  amazing  sight !    I  see  • 

Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  • 

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A  TABLE  OP  THE  FIRST  LINES* 


CHORUSES. 

€*F  ORY  be  to  God  above,  hal. 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  andppw'r 
Great  God,  thy  waiting  servants  bless 
LET  sects  and  names  and  parties  fall 

O  PRAISE  the  Lcrd,  ye  saints 

O  'tis  a  sweet  employ  « 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,' hal. 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  praise 
SAINTS,  with  joy  lift  up  your  eyes 
Shout,  for  the  Lord,  the  Saviour's  come 
TH'  immortal  God  for  me  hath  dy'd 
To  Christ  the  Lord,  let  ev'ry  tongue 
To  him  that  lives,  but  once  was  slain 
YE  saiuts,  proclaim,  in  joyful  stiains 


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PERFECTIONS  OF   GOD- 
HYMN  1.  CM.    Scott. 
Abnighty...Gen.  xvii.  1. 

1  GREAT  God,  thy  penetrating  eye 

Pervades  my  inmost  powers  ; 
With  awe  profound  my  woud'ring  soul 
Falls  prostrate,  and  adores. 

2  To  be  encompassed  round  with  God, 

The  holy  and  the  just; 
Arm'd  with  Omnipotence  to  save, 
Or  crumble  me  to  dust. 

3  O,  how  tremendous  is  the  thought! 

Deep  may  it  be  imprest ! 
And  may  thy  spirit  firmly  grave 
This  truth  within  my  breast! 

4  By  thee  observed... by  thee  upheld, 

Let  earth  or  hell  oppose; 
Til  press  v*itb  dauntless  courage  on, 
And  dare  the  proudest  ibe3. 

j  Yes,  for  thy  arm  shall  be  my  6'reogth; 
And  thine  Almighty  pow'r 
Shall  well  fulfil  thy  promise, 
Aud  victory  secure. 
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PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

6  Begirt  with  thee,.  my  fearless  soul 
The  gloomy  vale  shall  tread; 
And  thou  wilt  bind  th*  immortal  crown 
Of  glory  on  my  head, 

2.  L.  M.     Steele. 
Being  of  God..,. Psalm,  cir. 

1  THERE  is  a  God,  all  nature  speaks, 
Thro'  earth,  and  air,  and  seas,  and  skies: 
See  from  the  clouds  his  glory  breaks, 
When  the  first  beams  of  morning  rise: 

2  The  rising  sun,  serenely  bright, 

O'er  the  wide  world's  extended  frame, 
Inscribes,  in  characters  of  light, 
His  mighty  Maker's  glorious  name. 

3  The  flow'ry  tribes  all  blooming  rise 
Above  the  weak  attempts  of  art ; 
The  smallest  worms,  the  meanest  flies, 
Speak  sweet  conviction  to  the  heart. 

4  Ye  curious  minds,  who  roam  abroad, 
And  trace  creation's  wonders  o'er, 
Confess  the  footsteps  of  the  God — • 
Bow  down  before  him,  and  adore. 

3.  CM.     Stfele. 
Condescension  ofGod....\  Kings,  viii.  27, 

1  ETERNAL  pew'r,  almighty  God! 

Who  can  approach  thy  throne? 
Accessless  light  is  thine  abode, 
To  angel-eyes  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radience  of  thine  eye, 

The  heavens  no  longer  shine; 
And  all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Ate  but  the  shade  of  thine. 


ALPKA3FXICALLY   ARRANGED. 

3  Great  Cod,  pud  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  cast  a  look  below  ? 
To  this  vile  world  thy  netice  bend — 
These  seats  of  sin  .and  wo  ? 

£4  But  O  !  to  show  thy  smiling  face, 
To  bring  thy  glories  ne\r*. 
Amazing  and  transprrting  grace, 
To  dwell  wkh  mortal  here!] 

5  How  strange!  how  awful  is  thy  love! 

With  trembling:  we  adore  : 
Not  all  tlf  exalted  minds  above 
Its  wonders  can  explore. 

6  While  golden  harps  and  angel  tongues 

Resound  immortal  lays, 
Great  God,  permit  our  humble  songs 
To- rise  and  mean  thy  praise. 

4.  L.  RL    Steele. 

Dominion  and  Power  of  God..,. Psalm,  xciii. 

1  THE  Lord,  the  God  of  glory  reigns, 
In  robes  o:  Majesty  array'd ; 

His  ride  omnipotence  sustains, 

And  guides  the  worlds  his  hands  have  made. 

2  Ere  rolling  worlds  began  to  move, 

Or  ere  the  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad^ 
Thy  awful  throne  was  fixt  above  : 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

3  The  swelling  floods  tumultuous  rise — 
Aloud  the  angry  tempests  roar; 

Lift  their  proud  billows  to  the  skies, 
And  foam  and  lash  the  trembling  shore. 

4  The  Lord,  the  mighty  God,  on  high, 
Controuls  the  fiercely  raging  seas; 


PE&frECTlONS  OP  GOt}, 

He  speaks  t  and  noise  and  tempest  fly— 
The  waves  sink  down  id  gentle  peace. 

Thy  sovereign  laws  are  ever  sure — 
Eternal  holiness  is  thine ; 
And,  L<ord,  thy  people  should  be  pure, 
And  in  thy  blest  resemblance  shine. 

5.  C.  M.    Howe. 
Eternity  of  God.^.Tsalm  xc.  1,  2. 

1  THOU  didst,  O  mighty  God,  exist 

Ere  time  began  its  race- 
Before  the  ample  elements 
FilPd  up  the  void  of  space. 

2  Before  the  pond'rous  earthly  globe 

In  fluid  air  was  stay'd — 
Before  the  ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their  liquid  stores  display'd. 

[3  Ere  thro1  the  gloom  of  ancient  night 
The  streaks  of  light  appear'd 
Before  the  high  celestial  arch 
Or  starry  poles  were  rear'd.] 

4  Ere  men  adorM,  or  angels  knew, 

Or  prais'd  thy  woruTrous  name, 
Th\  bliss,  (O  sacred  spring  of  life !) 
And  glory,  were  the  same. 

5  And  when  the  pillars  of  the  world, 

With  sudden  ruin  break, 
And  all  this  va^t  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks  in  the  mighty  wreck: 

6  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start- 

Th'  astonish'd  sun  roil  back; 
While  all  the  trembling  starry  lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake: 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

7  For  ever  permanent  and  fixt.... 
From  agitation  free — 
UnchangYi  in  everlasting  years, 
Shall  thy  existence  be. 

6.  L.  M.    Scott. 
Exalted  above  all  praise... .Neh.  ix.  5. 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  attune  the  lj  re, 
And  raise  to  heaven  a  noble  song; 
With  fixed  heart  adore  the  Lord, 

And  spread  his  praises  with  thy  tongue. 

2  But  O,  the  vast,  the  boundless  theme  ! 
JS"or  human,  nor  angeiic  mind, 

Can  touch  the  height,  or  sound  the  depth3 
Nor  all  their  brightest  pow'rs  combkf  d. 

3  Immensely  far  beyond  their  ken, 
His  matchless,  countless  glories  rise, 
And  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  face 
From  the  most  penetrating  eyes. 

4  But  should  those  circling  clouds  disperse, 
And  the  full  Deity  display — 
O'erwhelirTd  with  the  refulgent  blaze, 
Tlr  astouish'd  heavens  would  shrink  away- 

5  Great  God,  and  shall  a  guilty  worm, 
A  groveling  insect  of  the  night, 
Take  aim  at  heaven  and  boldly  dare 
Celebrate  beauties  infinite  ? 

[6  Fir'd  with  the  view,  my  panting  soul 
Does  oft  her  feeble  pinions  try ; 
Oft  she  attempts  in  tuneful  lays, 
The  glories  of  the  Deity.] 

1  Vain  efforts  of  a  tow'ring  mind, 
Such  an  ful  myst'ries  to  explore  I 
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PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

Wouldst  thou  divine  perfections  praise, 
In  silent  reverence  adore. 

7.   L.  M.    Nf.fdham. 
Faithfulness  of  God....Num.  xsiii.  19. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  a  faithful  God; 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways ; 
How  much  above  your  highest  praise ! 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear; 
What  should  him  tempt,  from  frailty  free, 
Blest  in  his  self-sufficiency  ? 

3  He  will  not  his  great  self  deny  f 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  He : 
As  well  might  he  his  being  quit. 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4  Let  frightenM  rivers  change  their  course, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source; 
Swift  thro5  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirl'd. 

5  Let  sun  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  station  in  the  skies; 
Let  heav'n  and  earth  both  pass  away, 
Eternal  truth  shall  ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  word,  God  gave  his  son, 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done ; 
Blest  pledge !  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke. 

8.  148th.     Kent. 
God  precious.... Psalm  exxxix.  17« 
1    INDULGENT  God!  how  kind 
Ait  all  thy  ways  to  me, 


ALPHAEETICALLY  ARRANGED. 

Whose  dark,  benighted  mind 

Was  enmity  with  thee; 
Yet  now  subdu'd  by  sov'reiga  grace, 
My  spirit  longs  for  thioe  embrace. 

2  How  precious  are  thy  thoughts, 
That  o'er  my  bosom  roll; 
They  swell  beyond  my  faults, 
And  captivate  my  soui ; 

How  great  their  sum.. .how  high  they  rise, 
Can  ne'er  be  known  beneath  the  skies. 

3  Preserved  in  Jesus,  when 
My  feet  made  haste  to  hell; 
And  there  should  I  have  been, 
But  thou  dost  ail  things  well : 

Thy  love  was  great... thy  mercy  free, 
Which  from  the  pit  delivevVl  me. 

4  Before  thy  hands  had  made 
The  sun  to  rule  the  day 
Or  earth's  foundation  laid, 
Or  fashion'd  Adam's  clay, 

"What  thoughts  of  peace  and  mercy  flow'd 
In  thy  dear  bosom,  O  my  God  ! 

5  O  !  fathomless  abyss, 
Where- hidden  myst'ries  lie; 
The  feraph  finds  his  bliss, 
Within  the  same  to  pry; 

Lord,  what  is  man,  thy  desperate  foe, 
That  thou  should'st  bless  and  love  him  sof 

8     A  monument  of  grace, 

A  sinner  saved  by  blood  ; 

The  streams  of  love  I  trace 

Up  to  the  fountain  God  ; 
And  in  his  sacred  bosom  see 
'Eternal  thoughts  of  loye  to  me. 


9  10  *£rffctions  cV  go©, 

9.  C.  M.     Gibbons. 
Goodness  o/God...Jer.  xxxi.  12. 

1  THY  goodness,  Lord,  our  souls  confess; 

Thy  goodness  we  adore; 
A  spring  whose  blessings  never  fail— — 
A  sea  without  a  shore  ! 

2  Sun,  moon  and  stars,  thy  love  attest 

In  every  golden  ray, 
Love  draws  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
And  love  brings  back  the  day. 

3  Thy  bounty  ev'ry  season  crowns, 

With  all  the  bliss  it  yields; 
With  joyful  clusters  loads  the  vines, 
With  strength'ning  grain  the  fieidso 

4  But  chiefly  thy  compassion,  Lord, 

Is  in  the  gospel  seen; 
There,  like  a  sun,  thy  mercy  shines, 
Without  a  cloud  between. 

5  Pardon,  acceptance,  peace,  and  joy, 

Thro'  Jesifs  uame  are  giv'n, 
He  on  the  cross  was  lifted  high, 
That  we  might  reign  in  heav'n. 

10.  C.  M.     Crude*. 
Greatness  of  God.... Isaiah  xl.  12...  15. 

1  LO!  heaven's  tremendous,  mighty  King! 

(I  tremble  at  the  uame !) 
Angels  but  faintly  lisp  his  praise, 
JNTor  half  his  deeds  proclaim. 

2  He  rounded  all  the  heavenly  orbs, 

He  bowl'd  them  from  his  hand ; 
They  at  his  pleasure  shoot  along, 
Or  at  his  bidding  stand. 

3  The  same  unbounded  pow'r  of  God 

PourM  forth  the  noisy  deep  $ 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED,  10 

Whose  billows  lash  tli'  affrighted  strand, 
Or  hush'd  by  him  they  sleep. 

[4  *  O  praise  his  name,  ye  heavenly  orbs, 
And  sound  his  fame  abroad  ; 
Proclaim  his  pow'r,  thou  mighty  deep. 
And  own  the  hand  of  God,'] 

PART  SECOND. 

£  His  fingers  spann'd  the  azure  sky, 
Assigii'd  each  star  its  place; 
He  sraooth'd  for  each  a  spacious  road 
Thro'  vast  unbounded  space. 

6  He  gaug'd  the  yielding  mounds  of  sand, 

That  smoothly  1  i  i e  the  shore; 
And  curb'd  th*  impetuous,  lawless  waves, 
While  all  enrag" d  they  roar. 

7  Each  fragment  of  the  rugged  rock, 

In  his  just  scales  was  weigh'd, 
And  all  the  proud,  aspiring  hills 
Were  in  his  balance  try'd.- 

8  Who  led  his  blest,  unerring  hand, 

Or  lent  him  needful  aid, 
When  on  its  strong,  unshaken  base 

The  ponderous  earth  was  iaid  f 
[9  4  O  praise  his  name,  ye  rolling  worlds, 

And  sound  his  fame  abroad ; 
Ye  heirs  of  heaven,  proclaim  his  pow'r, 

That  brought  you  back  to  God.'] 

PART  THIRD. 

10  Who  drew  creation's  wond'rous  plan? 

Or  sketch'd  its  prospects  out  ? 
Who  sat  in  council  when  he  fix'd 
The  comet's  tedious  route  ? 

11  When  nature's  god-like  laws  were  franfdA 

Who  penn'd  its  ruder  draught  ? 


XI  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

Who  did  the  depth  of  wisdom  sound5 
Or  first  him  knowledge  taught  ? 

12  Hail,  being's  uncreated  source, 

Whose  streams  f  om  thee  all  flow? 
Cherubic  and  seraphk  bauds 
In  thy  dread  presence  bow* 

i[13  'O  praise  his  name,  ye  mighty  hosts, 
And  sound  his  fame  abroad; 
Ye  rausom'd  seed  proclaim  his  grace, 
That  form'd  your  hearts  for  God.'] 

11.  L.  M.     Tucker. 
Holiness,  Justice  and  Mercy  united.. ...Vs.  Ixxxv.  10. 

1  INFINITE  grace!  and  can  it  be 

That  heaven  supreme  should  stoop  so  low ! 

To  visit  one  so  vile  as  I, 

One  who  has  been  his  bitt'rest  foe  ! 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  johi, 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace, 
To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin,  with  all  its  guilt  erase? 

3  O  love!  beyond  conception  great, 
That  form'd  the  vast,  stupendous  plan! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 

To  reconcile  rebellious  man ! 

4  Tliare  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blazer 
And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains! 
Astonish \\  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too— 
In  Christ  harmoniously  they  meet : 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 

And  now  he  fills  the  mercj-seat* 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRAXGED- 

5  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
Ami  such  th'  amazing  depths  of  gracer 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod. 
The  chosen  sod.3  of  Adam's  race. 

7  Willi  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne 5 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

12.  C.  BL     Nekdham. 

Holiness  a/'GocL..  Isaiah  viii.  13* 

J  HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King; 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  a^gds  cry — 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing! 

[2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps  with  him  compar'd, 
Are  mean,  and  look  but  dim ! 
The  fairest  angds  have  their  spots. 
When  once  compar'd  with  him.] 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  rev'rence  of  the  mind., 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift  with  thy  .hands  a  hoi)  heart, 
To  his  sublime  abode. 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 
€  Thou,  holy  God!  preserve  my  soul 
From  ail  pollution  free  ; 
The  pine  in  heart  are  thy  delight,. 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see* 


1 1  PERFECTIONS  OP  GOD, 

Who  did  the  depth  of  wisdom  sound5 
Or  first  him  knowledge  taught  ? 

12  Hail,  being's  uncreated  source, 

Whose  streams  Irdrri  thee  all  flow? 
Cherubic  and  seraphic  bands 
In  thy  dread  presence  bow* 

[13  'O  praise  his  name,  ye  mighty  hosts, 
And  sound  his  fame  abroad; 
Ye  rausom'd  seed  proclaim  his  grace, 
That  form'd  your  hearts  for  God.'] 

11.  L.  M.     Tucker. 
Holiness,  Justice  and  Mercy  united Ps.  Ixxxv.  1(L 

1  INFINITE  grace!  and  can  it  be 

That  heaven  supreme  should  stoop  so  low! 

To  visit  one  so  vile  as  I, 

One  who  has  been  his  bitt'rest  foe  ! 

2  Can  holiness  and  wisdom  johl, 

With  truth,  with  justice,  and  with  grace, 
To  make  eternal  blessings  mine, 
And  sin,  with  all  its  guilt  erase? 

3  O  love!  beyond  conception  great, 
That  form'd  the  vast,  stupendous  plan! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 

To  reconcile  rebellious  man! 

4  Tliere  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze. 
And  justice  all  her  rights  maintains! 
Astonish W  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

5  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too— 
In  Christ  harmoniously  they  meet : 
lie  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 

And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED-  12 

8  Such  are  the  wonders  of  our  God, 
And  such  th'  amazing  depths  of  grace* 
To  save  from  wrath's  vindictive  rod, 
The  chosen  sons  of  Adam's  race. 

7  With  grateful  songs,  then  let  our  souls 
Surround  our  gracious  Father's  throne; 
And  all  between  the  distant  poles 
His  truth  and  mercy  ever  own. 

12.  C.  M.     Nekdhajt. 

Holiness  ej  Go*/... .Isaiah  viii.  13^ 

J   HOLY  and  revVend  is  the  name 
Of  our  eternal  King; 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  the  ar-^ls  cry — 
Thrice  holy,  let  us  sing! 

[2  Heaven's  brightest  lamps  with  him  compared, 
Are  mean,  and  look  but  dim ! 
The  fairest  angHs  have  their  spots. 
When  once  compar'd  with  him.] 

3  Holy  is  he  in  all  his  works, 

And  truth  is  his  delight; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  his  sight. 

4  The  deepest  rev'rence  of  the  mind, 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  hoi)  heart, 
To  his  sublirae  abode. 

5  With  sacred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 

Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach ; 
A  broken  heart  shall  please  him  more 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 
€  Thou,  holy  God !  preserve  my  soul 
From  all  pollution  free ; 
The  pine  in  heart  are  thy  delight,. 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see, 


13    14  PERFECTIONS  OP  GOD, 

13.  CM.    Tatk. 

Immutability  of  Go  /....Psalm,  cii.  25...2S. 

1  THRO'  eDdless  years  thou  art  the  same, 

O  thou  eternal  God ! 
Ag^s  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  tell  thy  works  abroad. 

2  The  strong  foundations  of  the  earth 

Of  old  by  thee  were  laid; 
By  thee  the  beaut'ous  arch  of  heaven 
With  matchless  skill  was  made. 

3  Soon  shall  this  goodly  frame  of  things, 

Form'd  by  thy  powerful  hand, 
Be  like  a  vesture  laid  aside, 
And  chang'd  at  thy  command. 

4  But  thy  perfections  all  divine, 

Eternal  as  thy  days> 
Thro  everlasting  ages  shine, 
With  undiminished  rays. 

5  Thy  children's  children  still  thy  care, 

Shall  own  their  father's  God — 
To  latest  times  thy  favor  share, 
And  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

1 4.  L.  M.    Scott. 
Incomprehensibility  of  God....  Job  xi.  7, 
3  WHAT  finite  pow'r,  with  ceaseless  toil, 
Can  fathom  the  eternal  mind? 
Or  who  th'  Almighty  Three  and  One, 
By  searching  to  perfection  find  ? 

2  Angels  and  men  in  vain  may  raise 
Harmonious,  their  adoring  songs; 

The  lab'ring  thoughts  sink  down  opprest 
And  praises  die  upon  their  tongues. 

3  Yet  would  I  lift  my  trembling  voice, 
A  portion  of  his  ways  to  sing ; 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  ]> 

And,  mingling  with  his  meanest  works, 

My  humble,  grateful  tribute  bring. 
15.  C.  M.     Burder. 

Love  of  God. ...I  John  iv.  8. 

1  COME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

And  raise  your  soul  above  ; 
Let  ev'rj  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing,  that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declare 

And  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 
Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts  appears, 
To  show  that  God  is  love. 

3  Behold  !  his  patience  lengthened  out. 

To  those  who  from  him  rove; 
And  calls  effectual  reach  their  hearts, 
To  teach  them,  God  is  love. 

4  The  work  begun  is  carried  on, 

By  pow'r  from  heaven  above; 
And  ev>y  step,  from  first  to  last, 
Proclaims,  that  God  is  love. 

[5  And  O  that  you,  whose  hardened  hearts 
No  fears  of  hell  can  move, 
May  hear  the  gospel's  mildest  \  oice, 
That  tells  you,  God  is  love.] 
£5  Thousands,  once  vile  and  base  as  you. 
Surround  the  throne  above ; 
The  grace  that  chaag'd,  has  tun'd  their  btttfta 
To  sing,  that  God  is  love, 

7  O  may  we  all,  while  here  below, 
This  best  of  blessings  prove ; 
Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds", 
Shall  shout,  that  God  is  love 

D 


16    17  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

16.  CM.     Kent. 

Love  of  God,  or  Christ's  death  the  effect  not  the  cause, 
of  God's  love  to  his  chosen..  ..John,  iii.  16, 

1  'TWAS  not  (o  make  Jehovah's  love 

Towards  the  sinner  flame, 
That  Jesus,  from  his  throne  above, 
A  suffering  mau  became. 

2  *Twas  not  the  death  which  he  endur'd* 

ISor  all  the  pangs  he  bore, 
That  God's  eternal  love  procur'd; 
For  God  was  love  before. 

3  He  loved  the  world  of  his  elect, 

With  love  surpassing  thought; 
Nor  will  his  mercy  e'er  neglect 
The  souls  so  dearly  bought. 

4  The  warm  affections  of  his  breast 

Towards  his  children  burn; 
And  in  this  love  he'll  ever  rest, 
JNor  from  his  oath  return. 

17.  L.  M.  Blacklock. 
Majesty  of  God....  Psalm  civ. 

1  COME,  O  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays, 
Attempt  thy  great  Creators  praise; 
But  O,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  t 
What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme! 

2  Euthron'd  amidst  the  radient  spheres. 
He  glory  like  a  garment  wears ; 

To  form  a  robe  of  light  divine, 
Ten  thousand  suns  around  him  shine. 

[3  Before  his  throne  a  glitt'ring  baud 
Of  cherubs  and  of  seraphs  stand ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who,  in  flight, 
Outwing  the  active  rays  of  light.] 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  18 

4  To  God  all  nature  owes  its  birth; 

He  form'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth ; 
He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
Aud  measur  d  out  the  azure  sky. 

5  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence  with  wisdom  shi:>es; 

Hi6  works,  thro'  all  his  wond'rous  frame* 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name, 

6  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  tfeou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing; 
And  let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
Till  Usfiiifig  worlds  applaud  the  song! 

18.  L.  M.    Scott. 

Mercies  ef  God  inestimable.  ...Psalm  cxxxix.  17,  IS. 

1    THE  glittVirg  spangles  of  the  sky, 

The  sands  which  spread  th'  extended  shore, 
These  c<  uld  I  number,  }et,  my  God, 
I  ne'er  could  count  thy  mercies  o'er ! 

"2  This  curious  frame,  these  noble  pow'rs, 
To  thy  creatiifg  hand  I  owe; 
Thy  providence  preserves  me  safe, 
And  crowns  rcy  every  wish  below. 

3  Oft  in  the  visions  of  the  night, 

My  thoughts  still  on  thy  mercies  rove; 
And  ev'ry  midnight  wakeful  hour, 
I  trace  the  wonders  of  thy  love. 

4  The  pleasant,  unexhausted  theme 
Each  rising  mom  my  soul  pursues — 
In  fervent  prayer  ascends  to  thee, 
Aud  still  her  grateful  song  renewg. 

5  ]S"or  days,  nor  nights,  nor  months,  nor  year?, 
Hor  centuries  would  e'er  suffice 


19  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

To  sound  th*  unfatbomVl  depths  of  love, 
Or  touch  the  heights  thy  mercies  rise. 
[6  Thy  mercies  Lord,  thro'  endless  years, 
Shall  still  my  raptur'd  powers  employ; 
Yet  endless  years  will  still  but  swell 
My  wonder,  gratitude,  and  joy.] 

19.  CM.  Stennet. 
Mercy  and  Truth  united.,.. Psalm  lxxxv.  10 

1  WHEN  first  the  God  vof  boundless  grace 

Disclosed  his  kind  design, 
To  rescue  his  apostate  race 
From  mi^ry,  shame*  and  sin. 

2  Qu'-ck  thro'  the  realms  ©flight  and  bliss, 

The  joyful  tidings  ran  ; 
Each  heart  exulted  at  the  news, 
That  God  would  dwell  with  man. 

3  Yet  'midst  their  joys  they  paiis'd  awhile, 

And  ask'd  with  stras?ge  surprise, 
l;  But  how  can  injur' d  justice  smile, 

"  Or  look  with  pitying  eyes. 
[4  "Will  the  Almighty  deign  again 

44  To  visit  yonder  world ; 
"And  hither  bring  rebellious  men, 

44  Whence  rebels  once  were  huiTd  ? 
5  "  Their  tears,  and  groans,  and  deep  distress. 

44  Aloud  for  mercy  call; 
"But  ah!  must  truth  and  righteousness 

44  To  mercy  victims  fall  ?" 
I  So  spake  the  friends  of  God  and  man, 

Delighted,  yet  surpris'd; 
Eager  to  know  the  wond'rous  plan 

That  wisdom  had  devir/d.] 


ALPHAEETICALLr  ARRANGED.  20 

7  The  Son  of  God  attentive  heard, 

And  quickly  thus  reply'd: 

"  Id  me  let  mercy  be  reverd, 
tv  And  justice  satisfy'd. 

8  "  Behold  !  my  vita!  blood  I  pour, 

ciA  sacrifice  to  God; 
•  l*tt  angry  justice  low  no  more 
';  Demand  the  sinner's  biood. 

3  He  spake,  acd  heaven's  high  arches  rung. 
With  shouts  of  loud  applause; 
"He  dy'd/:  the  friendly  angels  sung, 
Is  or  cease  their  rapt'rous  joys. 

20.  lis.     Whitfield's  Col 
Mercy  of  God....¥i aim  lxxxlx.  I. 

1  THY  uprcy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 
The  joy  of  my  heart,  and  the  boast  of  my  tongue. 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Has  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy,  I  could  not  live  here. 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair; 
But  thro'  thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive, 
And  he  that  first  made  me  still  keeps  me  alive. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart: 
Dissoly'd  by  thy  goodness,  I  fall  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

4  The  door  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day, 

To  the  poor  and  the  needy,  who  knock  by  the  war; 
Wo  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  for  Jesus' s  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell; 
Its  glories  1*11  sipg,  and  its  wonders  I'll  tell: 

E  2 


21  PERFECTIONS  OF   GOB, 

'Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when  he  hung  on  the  tree. 
That  open'd  the  channel  of  mercy  for  me. 
6  Great  Father  of  mercies,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucify 'd  Son; 
All  praise  to  the  Spirit  whose  witness  divine, 
Seals  mercy,  and  pardon,  and  righteousness  mine. 

21.  CM.  Newton. 
Omniscience  of  God... Psalm,  cxxsix. 

1  OjNE  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord, 

Pierces  all  nature  thro'; 
jNor  heaven,  nor  earth,  nor  hell,  afford 
A  shelter  from  thy  view  ! 

2  The  mighty  whole,  each  smaller  part 

At  once  belore  thee  lies ; 
And  ev'ry  thought  of  evVy  heart  - 
Is  open  to  thine  eyes. 

3  Tho'  greatly  from  myself  conceaPd, 

Thou  seest  my  inward  frame; 
To  thee  I  always  stand  reveal'd, 
Exactly  as  1  am. 

4  Since,  therefore,  I  can  hardly  bear 

What  in  myself  \  see, 
Howt  vile  and  black  must  I  appear, 
Most  holy  God,  to  thee? 

5  Eut  since  my  Saviour  stands  between. 

In  garments  6y\\  in  blood, 
'Tis  be,  i; is- earl  of  me  is  seen 

When  I  approach  to  God. 
0  Thus,  tho'  a  sinner,  I  am  safe; 

lie.  pleads  before  the  throne 
His  li^e  and  death  in  my  behalf* 

And  call  my  sins  his  own. 


ALPHABETICALLV  ARRANGED.  £2 

7  Wkat  wond'rous  love,  what  mysteries, 
In  this  appointment  shine  ! 
My  breaches  of  the  law  are  his, 
And  his  obedience  mine. 

22.   C.  M.  Blacklock. 
Omniscience  and  Omnipresence  of  God.. ..Vs.  exxxix. 

1  LORD,  thou,  with  an  unerring  beam, 

Surveyest  all  my  pow"rs; 
My  rising  steps  are  watch'd  by  thee, 
By  thee,  my  resting  hours. 

2  My  thoughts,  scarce  struggling  into  birth. 

Great  God,  are  known  to  thee  : 
Abroad,  at  home,  still  I'm  enclosed 
With  thine  immensity. 

3  To  thee  the  labyrinths  of  life 

In  open  view  appear; 
jN"or  steals  a  whisper  from  my  lips 
Without  thy  list'uiog  ear. 

4  Behind  I  glance,  and  thou  art  there; 

Before  me  shines  thy  name; 
And  'tis  thy  strong,  Almighty  hand 
Sustains  my  tender  frame. 

5  Such  knowledge  mocks  the  vain  essays 

Of  my  astonish'd  mind  ; 
Nor  can  my  reason's  soaring  eye 
Its  tow'ring  summit  find. 

PART  SECOND. 

6  Where  from  thy  spirit,  shall  I  stretch 

The  pinions  of  my  flight  ? 
Or  where,  thro'  nature's  spacious  rauge. 
Shall  I  elude  thy  sight? 

:a!ed  I  the  skies,  the  blaze  divine 
Would  overwhelm  my  soul  a 


23  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

Plunsfd  I  to  hell,  there  should  I  hear 
Thine  awful  thunders  roil. 

8  If  on  a  morning's  darting  ray. 

With  matchless  speed  I  rode, 

And  flew  to  the  wild,  lonely  shore 

That  bou  ids  the  ocean's  flood, 

9  Thither  thine  hand,  all-present  God, 

Must  guide  the  wond'rous  way, 
And  thine  Omnipotence  support 
The  fabric  of  my  clay. 

10  Should  I  involve  myself  around 

With  clouds  of  (enfold  night. 
The  clouds  would  shine  like  blazing  noon. 
Before  thy  piercing  sight. 

11  i  If  in  thy  being  so  enclosed, 

How  vain  th'  attempt  to  fly. 
Since  ev'ry  rising  bud  of  thought 
Is  naked  to  thine  eye/ 

23.  L.  M.  Anon. 
Power  of  Gorf. -.A  Sam.  xv.  29. 

1  JEHOVAH  is  a  God  of  might, 

He  fram'd  the  earth,  lie  built  the  sky. 
And  what  he  : peaks  is  surely  right — 
"The  strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie" — 

2  Ye  weary  souls,  with  sin  opprest, 
To  him  in  evVy  trouble  fly: 

His  promise  is,  "I'll  give  you  rest" — 
"The  strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie."r 

3  Then  why  sank  down  beneath  despair? 
To  Jesifs  throne  of  grace  apply; 

His  promise  plead— he'll  hear  your  pray'r; 
m  The  strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie." 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  2-1    2b 

4  Ask  what  you  "will  in  fesu's  name, 
He  never  will  your  suit  deny; 

To  save  you  from  distress  he  came; 
"The  strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie." 

5  Behold !  I  come,  most  gracious  Lord, 
And  on  thy  promise  now  rely; 

In  my  distress  how  sweet  this  word, 
44  The  strength  of  Israel  will  not  lie  !" 
2  4.  L.  M.  Necdhatn. 
Spirituality  of  God.. ..John  iv.  24. 

1  O  GOD  !  thou  art  a  spirit  pure — 
Invisible  to  mortal  eyes; 

Th'  immortal  and  th*  eternal  King — 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  While  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Decay,  con  up',  dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Thou  great  Invisible  !  what  hand 
Can  draw  thy  image  spotless  fair  ? 
To  what  in  heaven,  to  what  on  earth, 
Can  men  th' immortal  King  compare? 

[4  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone ; 
Ours  is  the  God  that  made  the  heavens — 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone.] 

5  My  soul,  thy  purest  homage  pay ; 
Jn  spirit  and  in  truth  adore ; 
Mere  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice  ; 
Than  outward  forms  delight  him  more. 

25.  L.  ML  Scott 
Ztncfuzmgeablencss  of  Gar/.... Mai.  iii.  G, 
SHALL  e'er  the  shadow  of  a  change 
Eclipse  the  Origin  of  Light  ? 


26  PERFECTIONS  OF  GO». 

Or  ean  the  hopes,  which  truth  has  raisM, 
Lie  buryM  in  eternal  night  ? 

2  Sooner  may  nature's  laws  reverse ; 
Revolving  seasons  cease  their  round ; 
Nor  spring  appear  in  blooming  pride 
Nor  autumn  be  with  plenty  crown'd. 

3  Yon  shining  orbs  forget  their  course; 
„  The  sun  his  destined  path  forsake, 

And  nature  lose  her  rapid  force, 
Before  our  God  a  change  can  make. 

4  Earth  may,  with  all  her  works,  dissolve, 
(If  such  her  great  Creator's  will;) 

But  he  for  ever  is  the  same; 
I  am  !  is  his  memorial  still. 

[5  What,  tho'  my  heavenly  Father  frown, 
And  check  my  follies  with  the  rod; 
Unchangeable  his  cov'nant  stands, 
CoiifiroTd  by  oath,  and  seal'd  with  blood. 

26.  L.  M.  Needkam. 
Wisdom  and  Knowledge  of  God. ...Job  xii.  13. 

1  AWAKE,  my  tongue,  thy  tribute  bring 
To  him  who  gave  thee  pow'r  to  sing; 
Praise  him,  who  is  all  praise  above, 
The  source  of  wisdom  and  of  love. 

2  How  vast  his  knowledge^  how  profound! 

A  depth  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd ! 
The  stars  he  numbers,  and  their  names 
He  gives  to  all  those  heavenly  flames. 

3  Tho'  each  bright  world  above,  behold 
Ten  thousand  thousand  charms  unfold : 
Earth,  air,  and  mighty  se^s  combine, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  all  divine. 


MISSION   OF  CHRIST. 

4  'But  in  redemption,  O  what  grace  ! 
Its  wonders,  O  what  the  .ght  can  trace ! 
Here  wisdom  shines  for  ever  bright — 
Praise  him.  my  soul,  with  sweet  delight.' 


CHRIST. 

HIS  MISSION,    BIRTH,    LIFE,  SUFFERINGS,  DEATH.   RE- 
SURRECTION, AND  ASCENSION. 

27.  8.4.  MeMty. 
Mission  of  Christ...  Psalm  xl.  7—10.  Heb.  x.  7— 1G, 

1  "WHOM  shall  I  send  .''  the  Father  cries! 
44 Lo!  I  am  here,"  the  Son  replies; 

"I'll  veil  my  glories,  all  divine, 
44  And  to  mine  own,  man's  nature  join, 
u  That  bright  in  glory  he  may  shine 
'•To  endless  day. 

2  "I'll  satisfy  the  law's  demands, 

v-  For  all  who 're  given  into  mj  han  g 
"The  bitter  cup  for  them  I'll  drink, 
"Xor  shall  my  chosen  ever  sink  ; 
"1*0  raise  them  from  th*  infernal  brink 
"To  endless  day. 

3  "  Constraint  by  everlasting  love, 
"He  left  the  shining  realms  above; 
*  In  sorrows  spent  his  life  on  earth, 

"  And  then  on  Calv'ry  vanquish'd  deatu  . 
"'Tis  finisu'd!"  s-.id  his  dying  breath, 

«  To  endless  day." 
[4  u  My  ministers  I'll  send  abroad, 
"  To  call  my  ransom'd  back  to  God ; 
"Them  I'll  conduct  with  tender  care 
"And  bring  where  those  bright  mansions  are; 
';  Which  I  for  all  my  saints  prepare, 

"  To  endless  day."] 


28  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

23.  L.  M.  Anon. 
Birth  of  Christ. ..Luke  ii.  10—14. 

FIRST  SHEPHFKD. 

1  AT  this  unwonted  hour,  behold 

How  strange  the  midnight  skies  appear; 
How  all  yon  east  is  streak'd  with  gold, 
As  if  the  op'uing  morn  was  near. 

SECOND  SHEPHERD. 

2  I  mark  it :  now  the  streams  unite, 
One  pillar  now  of  moving  light : 

My  soul,  too,  shakes... .it  sinks.. ..it  dies! 
See,  thro'  the  air  the  vision  flies ! 

THIRD  SHEPHERD. 

3  Heaven  shield  us:  lo !  'tis  just  at  hand; 
Surely  some  strange  event  impends! 
Above  our  heads  it  seems  to  stand — 
Ah  !  now  the  dazzling  blaze  descends! 

GABRIEL.   (8.  8.  6.) 

4  Ye  shepherds,  all  your  fears  resign ; 
I  come  not  arnfd  with  wrath  divine, 

But  fraught  with  heavenly  love: 
The  news,  the  welcome  news,  I  bring. 
Sounds  high  from  ev'ry  sacred  string, 

Thro'  all  yon  realms  above. 

5  I  come,  and  'tis  a  blest  employ; 
I  come  the  messenger  of  joy  ; 

Go  publish  what  I  sing: 
Earth  is  no  more  a  scene  forlorn ; 
This  night  the  promts'd  seed  is  borG? 

k^our  Saviour  and  your  king. 

G  At  BethlVm,  in  n  manner,  lies 

The  swaddled  babe ;  let  raptures  rise. 

And  hail  the  glorious  morn: 
Go  spread  the  news  the  world  around, 
Till  ev'ry  heart  shall  catch  the  sound, 
Itid  sing  a  Saviour  born. 


TJIUTII  OF  CHRIST.  I 

CHOEt  8  OP  ANGM,<.    (108, J 

7  Glory  to  God  in  strains  till  now  unknown. 
From  ev'rj  glowing  seraph  round  his  ibrone; 
Peace?  to  this  globe,  all  worlds  admire  the  plan 
Oi  heaven's  free,  vast  benevolence  to  man  I 

28.  Second  Part  L.  M.  17—. 
Birth  §f Christ.. ..Matt.it.  9, 

1  BEHOLD  the  day  !   M  appointed  day  I 
The  prophecies  are  all  fulfill'd  I 

The  day  which  Abrah'm  long'd  to 

Which  ushers  in  the  holy  child. 

2  Angelic  legions  catch  the  Bane, 

And  down  to  earth  they  wing  their  wai 
They  hail  the  shepfn  rds  and  proclaim, 
4<  Jesus,  the  God,  is  born  to-day  !" 

3  Behold,  the  Sun  of  llighteousn 
Rises  to  shed  his  healing  rays; 
Ye  Bona  of  men,  rejoice,  and  b!<  B9 
The  sacred  morn,  the  day  of  grace. 

4  A  wond'roofl  star  in  heaven  appears, 
The  herald  of  the  new-born  King,! 
Who  comes  to  banish  all  our  fears, 
And  a  complete  salvation  bring. 

5  This  type  of  Jacob's  brilliant  star, 
Whose  matchless  glories  shine  abroad j 
Guided  the  s;>Lres  from  afar, 

To  worship  the  incarnate  God. 

6  The  blazing  Diet'or  waved  on  higfrj 
And  led  them  thro'  the  unknown  road; 
To  Judah's  land  it  guides  their  way, 

And  hovers  o'er  his  mean  abode. 

7  The  infant  Saviour,  and  their  God, 

FillM  their  whole  souls  with  strange  surprise  ; 

E 


>  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

They  own'd  his  pow'r,  confess' d  him  Lord, 
And  paid  their  oiF 'rings  aud  their  praise. 
8   Thus  may  we  seek  the  Saviour's  face, 
And  bow  before  his  sacred  throne ! 
O  may  we  feel  his  saving  grace, 
And  triumph  in  the  Lord  alone. 

28.  Third  Part.  L.  M.  De  CoetlogorCsM— 
Birth  of  Christ. ...Isaiah  ix.  6,  7. 

1  TO  us  a  child  is  born  from  heaven; 
To  us  the  Son  of  God  is  giv'n; 

[So  Judah's  ancient  prophet  sings, 
And  Gentiles  hail  the  news  he  brings* 

2  Gentiles  in  Jesu's  name  shall  trust, 
And  of  his  glories  make  their  boast;] 
The  Government  of  wor!ds  he  made 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid. 

3  His  name  the  Wonderful  shall  be; 

His  wonders  heaven  and  earth  shall  see : 
The  Counsellor  of  truth  and  grace, 
Who  leads  in  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  The  Mighty  God,  that  glorious  name, 
His  works  and  word  join  to  proclaim: 
The  Everlasting  Father,  He — 

And  the  whole  church  his  family. 

5  The  Prince  of  Peace,  on  David's  throne. 
And  nations  yet  unborn  shall  own 

His  Sovereign  and  his  gracious  sway  ; 
Glad  of  the  honor  to  obey. 

6  Justice  and  Judgment  he'll  maintain; 
To  everlasting  aires  reign  : 

And  his  blest  empire  shall  increase, 
Till  time  with  all  its  movements,  cease. 


BIRTH  OF  CHRIST.  29   30 

[7  Our  faith  in  grateful  triumph  boasts 
These  wonders  of  the  Lord  of  Hosts  : 
Aud  trusts  the  zeal  that  forni'd  the  plan 
To  perfect  what  that  zeal  began.] 
29.         L.  M. 
Birth  of  Christ... .Luke  ii.  11—14. 

1   AWAKE,  arise,  and  hail  the  morn, 
For  unto  us  a  Saviour's  born  ; 
See,  how  the  angels  wing  their  way, 
To  usher  in  the  glorious  day. 

f2  'Hark!  what  sweet  music,  what  a  song, 
Sounds  from  the  bright  celestial  throng! 
Sweet  song—whose  meljttog  sounds  impart 
Joy  to  each  rapiur'd  listening  heart.'] 

3  Come,  join  the  angels  in  the  sky, 

Glory  to  God  who  reigns  on  high; 
Let  p'ace  and  love  on  earth  abound, 
While  time  revolves  and  years  roll  round. 

30.  C.  M.  Mcdly. 
The  Birth  of  Chris t....  Luke  ii.  14. 

1  MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join, 

And  chaunt  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love,  and  gratitude  combine, 
To  hail,  til'  auspicious  day. 

2  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began, 

While  sweet  seraphic  fire, 

Thro'  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 

Aud  tun'd  the  golden  lyre. 

3  Swift  thro'  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new ; 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  held. 


31  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

A  Down  thro'  the  portals  of  the  sky 

TV  impetuous  torrent  ran; 

And  angels  Hew  with  eager  joy 

To  bear  tfee  news  to  man. 

[5  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 
Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
"When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light 
The  vvond'rous  scene  unfurPd.] 

6  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 
And  glory  leads  the  song : 
Good-will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious,  heaveuly  throng. 
[7  Hail,  prince  of  life,  forever  hail ! 
Redeemer,  brother,  friend ! 
Tho'  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end.] 

31.  S.  M.  Rylawl. 
The  Birth  of  ChrisC ..Efeb.  ii.  16, 

1  YE  saints,  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  your  king; 

To  Jesus  your  incarnate  God, 
Your  songs  of  praises  sing. 

2  Not  angels  round  the  throne 
Of  majesty  above, 

Are  half  so  much  oblig'd  as  we, 
To  our  ImmanueFs  love. 

3  They  never  sunk  so  low, 
They  are  not  rais'd  so  high; 

They  never  knew  such  depths  of  wo. 
Such  heights  of  majesty. 
[4       Less  favor'd  were  the  pow'rs, 
Who  iu  his  ima^e  stood : 


BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

Their  crowns  are  cheaper  far  than  ours; 

Nor  cost  the  lamb  his  blood.] 
5       The  Saviour  did  not  join 

Their  nature  to  his  own; 
For  (hem  he  shed  ao  blood  divine, 

Nor  breathM  a  single  groan. 
$       May  we  with  angels  vie, 

The  Saviour  *o  adore; 
Our  debts  are  greater  far  than  theirs5 

O  be  our  praises  more  ! 

32.    148  th.    Needkam. 
Birth  of  Christ....L\ike  ii.  11—14. 

AWAKE,  awake,  arise, 

And  bail  the  glorious  morn ; 

Hark !  how  the  angels  sing, 

"  To  you  a  Saviour's  born  :" 
Now  let  our  hearts  in  concert  move, 
And  ev'ry  tongue  be  tun'd  to  love. 

He  mortals  came  to  save 

From  sin's  tyrannic  pow'r: 

Con.e,  with  the  angels  sing, 

At  this  auspicious  hour ; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue  combine, 
To  praise  the  love,  the  srace  divine. 

The  prophecies  and  types 

Are  all  this  day  fuUiii'd; 

With  eastera  sages  join, 

To  praise  this  wondrous  child  ; 
God's  only  Son  is  come  to  biess 
The  earth  with  peace  aiid  righteousness. 

Glory  to  God  on  high, 

For  our  Immanuers  birth  ! 

To  mortal  men  good-will, 
£  2 


S3  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. 

And  peace  and  joy  on  earth  S 
With  angels  now  we  will  repeat 
Their  songs,  still  new  aud  ever  sweet. 
33.     8. 8. 6.     Anon. 

The  Birth  of  Christ... Luke  ii.  8.  14. 

1  WHI LE  shepherds  watch'd  their  fleecy  care? 
And  midnight  shades  invest  the  air ; 

They  veifd  the  fiow'ry  plain  : 
When,  from  the  skies,  a  flood  of  light, 
Like  lightening  on  the  shepherds'  sight, 

SurpiisM  each  prostrate  swain. 

2  Theu  from  the  cloud  a  cherub  broke, 
And  thus  in  mortal  accents  spoke; 

(But  with  a  friendly  voice;) 
"  The  day  is  come,  so  long  foretold, 
"  By  ancient  bards,  and  saints  of  old ; 

<c  Let  all  the  earth  rejoice. 

3  "  Now  to  the  world,  a  Saviour's  born ; 
"Ye  shepherds  hail  th*  glorious  morn, 

"  And  seek  the  new-born  king; 
"  In  Bethrem's  city,  view  the  God, 
"Then  haste  away,  and  spread  abroad 

"  The  tidings  that  I  bring." 

4  The  cherub  ceas'd  ;  then  quick  as  light, 
Starts  from  the  skies  a  dazzling  sight; 

Myriads  of  angels  round  : 
Each  tun'd  their  harps  of  thousand  strings, 
And  darted  from  their  shining  wings 

Their  lustre  oo  the  ground. 

Thus  sung  th'  angelic  hosts  of  heaven — 
"All  glory  to  our  God  be  giv'n, 

«■  And  unto  mortals  peace;" 
In  chorus  join  the  choir  above, 
For  God's  unbounded,  matchless  love. 

In  gongs  that  never  cease* 


PRAISE  OP  CHRIST.  34 

34.     3.  7.  4.     Robinson. 
Praise  to  Christ... .Hebrews  i.  3. 

•   MIGHT  Y  God  !  while  angels  bless  thee> 
May  an  infant  lisp  thy  name? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 
Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  amen. 

2  Lord  of  ev'ry  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days  ! 
Sounded  thro'  the  wide  creation 

Be  thy  just  and  lawful  praise :  HaL 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought ; 
For  created  works  of  power, 

Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought:    Hal. 

4  For  thy  providence,  that  governs 

Thro'  thine  empire's  wide  domain  ! 
Wings  an  angel,  guides  a  sparrow; 

Blessed  be  thy  gentle  reign.  HaL 

5  But  thy  rich,  thy  free  redemption, 

Dark  thro*  brightness  all  along; 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression; 

Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song?  Hal. 

3  Brightness  of  the  father's  glory, 
Shall  thy  praise  unutter'd  lie? 
Fly,  my  tongue,  such  guilty  silence! 

Sing  the  Lord  who  came  to  die.  Hal. 

1  Did  archangels  sing  thy  coming  ? 

Did  the  shepherds  learn  their  lays  ? 
Shame  would  cover  me  ungrateful, 

Should  my  tongue  refuse  to  praise.  Hal. 

S  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory., 
To  the  cross  of  deepest  wo ; 


35  LIFE  OF  CHRIST. 

All  to  ransom  guilty  captives; 

Flow,  my  praise,  for  ever  (low.  Hah 

t  Go,  return,  immortal  Saviour  ! 

Leave  thy  footstool,  take  thy  throne ; 
Thence  return  and  reign  for  ever 

Be  the  kingdom  all  thy  own.    Hallelujah,  &c. 
35.  L.  M.    Doddridge. 
Divinity  of  Christ  displayed  in  his  transfiguration,., . 
Matt.  xvii.  1—6.    Luke  ix.  28—36. 

[1  WHEN"  at  a  distance,  Lord,  we  trace 
The  various  glories  of  thy  face, 
What  transport  pours  o'er  all  our  breast! 
And  charms  our  cares  and  woes  to  rest. 

2  With  thee  in  the  obscurest  cell, 

On  some  bleak  mountain  would  I  dwell, 
Rather  than  pompous  courts  behold, 
And  share  their  grandeur  and  their  gold.] 

3  Away,  ye  dreams  of  mortal  joy  ! 
Raptures  divine  my  thoughts  employ ; 
I  see  the  king  of  glory  shine ; 

And  feel  his  love,  and  call  him  mine. 

4  On  Tabor  thus,  his  servants  view'd 
His  lustre,  when  transforro'd  he  stood ; 
And  bidding  earthly  scenes  farewell, 
Cry'd,  "Lord,  'tis  pleasant  here  to  dwell," 

5  Yet  still  our  elevated  eyes 
To  nobler  visions  long  to  rise; 
That  grand  assembly  would  we  join, 
Where  all  thy  saints  around  thee  shine. 

G  That  mount,  how  bright!  those  forms,  how  fair f 
'Tis  good  to  dwell  for  ever  there  ! 
Come  death,  dear  envoy  of  my  God} 
And  bear  me  to  that  blest  abode. 


SUFFERINGS  OF  CHRIST.  36 

36.     L.  M.     Gibbons. 
Christ's  Sufferings...  John  xjx.  16 — 18. 

I  SEE,  od  the  mount  of  Calvary, 

Upon  a  cross  suspended  high, 

A  harmless  suff  'rer  cover' d  o'er 

With  shame,  and  weh'riqg  in  his  gore. 
[2  Is  this  the  Son,  the  Sent  of  Cod, 

To  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod  ? 

This  the  predicted  Sun  that  brings 

Life  and  salvation  on  his  wings  ?] 

3  Is  this  the  Saviour  long  foretold, 
To  usher  in  the  age  of  gold  ? 
To  make  the  reign  of  sorrow  cease, 
And  bind  the  jarring  world  in  pesce? 

A    Tis  he,  'tis  he  ! — he  kindly  shrouds 
His  glories  in  a  night  of  clouds, 
That  souls  might  from  their  raw  rise, 
And  gain  th'  uuperishable  skies. 

5  See,  to  their  refuge  and  their  rest, 
From  all  the  bonds  of  guilt  releas'd, 
Transgressors  to  his  cross  repair, 
And  find  a  full  redemption  there. 

6  Jesus,  what  millions  of  our  race 
Have  been  the  trophies  of  th}'  grace  ! 
And  millions  more  to  thee  shall  fly, 
And  on  thy  sacrifice  rely  ! 

7  That  tree,  that  cursed  and  poison'd  tree 
Which  prov'd  a  bloody  rack  to  thee, 
Shall  in  tfie  noblest  blessirgs  shoot, 
And  fill  the  nation  with  its  fruit. 

3  The  sorrow,  shame,  and  death  were  thine. 
And  all  the  stores  of  wrath  divine! 
Ours  are  the  glory,  life,  and  bliss  ; 
What  love  can  be  compared  to  this ! 


&7    38  BEATH  OP  CHRIST. 

37.    L.M.  meek. 
A  dying  Saviour. ..M^rk,  xv.  29—38. 

1  STKETCJTD  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies, 
Bark  !  bis  expiring  groans  arise  ! 

See,  how  tke  sacred  crimson  tide 
Flows  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side! 

2  But  life  attends  the  death-like  sound, 
And  flows  from  ev'ry  bleeding;  wound; 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes! 

1  To  suffer  in  the  traitor's  place — 
To  die  for  man,  surprising  grace! 
Yet  pass  rebellious  angels  by ; 

0  why  for  man,  dear  Saviour,  why  ? 

4  And  didst  thou  bleed,  for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 
No  !  he  withdrew  his  sickening  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  morning  day. 

5  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  rernaiu, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

6  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  grace  impart. 
To  warm  this  cold,  tins  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  pow'rs  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

38.     C.  M.     Stcnnett. 
Death  of  C/i?isJ....Matt.  xxvii.  54. 

1  YONDER,  amazing  sight!  I  see 

Tlf  incarnate  Son  of  God, 

Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 

And  welt'ring  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  the  purple  torrents  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head! 


DEATH  OF  CHRIST,  39    40 

The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun; 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud; 
And  with  th1  amoz'd  centurion  cry, 
«•  This  is  the  Son  of  God  !" 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice 

May  well  my  hope  revive; 
If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 
The  sinner  sure  must  live. 

39.     C.  M.     Newton. 
Chris  fs  Sufferings  on  the  Cross* 

1  WHEN  Jesus  hung  upon  the  tree, 

Iu  agonies  and  blood, 
He  fix'd  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

2  O  never  till  my  latest  breath 

Can  I  forget  that  look  : 
He  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Tho'  not  a  word  be  spoke. 

3  A  second  look  he  gave  and  said, 

"I  freely  all  forgive; 
"  This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid ; 
4<  I  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

4  With  pleasing  grief  and  mournful  joy3 

My  spirit  now  is  fili'd, 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  kiiFd. 

40.   C.  M.  Humphrey's  CcL 
Christ's  Sufferings  on  the  Cross. 
I  'TWAS  in  an  hour  when  wrath  prevaiTd 
And  powr's  of  darkness  rose> 


41  DEATH  OF  CHRIST, 

A  sudden  groan  my  ear  assaii'd 
Expressing  dying  woes. 

2  I  turn'd,  then  wonder'd  as  I  stood, 

At  what  mine  eyes  survey 'd ! 
A  Prince  expiring  in  his  blood, 
And  on  a  cross  displayed  t 

3  I  knew  him,  tho'  his  thorny  crown 

Dirnm'd  his  majestic  air; 
Then  I  demanded,  with  a  frown, 
«  What  traitor  fix'd  him  there  ?" 

4  No  answer  to  my  voice  I  heard, 

Nor  could  discern  a  foe  ; 
When  lo !  his  fainting  head  he  rear'd. 
And  spoke  in  words  of  wo — 

5  "Cease,  wretch,  from  vain  inquiry  rest; 

"  My  cruel  murd'rer  see ; 
'  Thy  sins  have  rent  my  bleeding  breast, 
*  "  And  naii'd  me  to  the  tree." 

6  Trembling  I  fell,  and  kiss'd  his  wounds, 

And  wip'd  the  gore  away  ; 
I  saw  him  smooth  his  killing  frowns, 
And  heard  him  gently  say ; 

7  "  Rise,  let  thy  heart  its  grief  compose, 

"Thy  Saviour  will  forgive; 
"He  feels  the  burden  of  thy  woes, 
"  And  dies  to  bid  thee  live." 
41.  L.  M.    Watts. 
Chrisfs  Death  and  Restart ction.... Rom.  iv.  25; 

1  HE  dies  !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  I 
Lo,  Stem's  daughters  weep  around! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  I 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  I 

2  Come,  Saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 


IXEATH  OF  CH It  1ST.  42 

He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  bloudl 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree! 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ! 
But  io  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see  \ 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  agaiu  ! 

4  The  rising  God  forsakes  the  tomb  ? 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How  high  our  great  deliverer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoiPd  the  hosts  of  hell., 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains! 

Q  Say  Cl  live  for  ever,  wond'rous  king! 
"Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save!" 
Then  ask  the  monster,  "  where's  thy  sting? 
44  And  where's  thy  vici'ry,  boasting  grave  C 

42.  L.  M.    Steele. 
Dying  love  of  Christ. ...2  Cor.  v.  14,  15, 

1  SEE,  Lord,  thy  willing  subjects  bow, 
Adoring  low  before  thy  throne; 
Accept  our  humble,  cheerful  vow; 
Thcu  art  our  Sovereign,  thou  alone. 

2  Beneath  thy  soul-reviving  ray, 
E'en  cold  affliction's  wintry  gloom 
Shall  brighten  into  vernal  day, 
And  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloonu 

3  Smile  on  our  souls,  and  bid  us  sing, 
In  concert  frith  the  choir  above, 
The  glories  of  our  Saviour  King, 
The  condescension  of  his  lore 

F 


43    44  DEATH  OF  CHRIST^ 

4  He  dy'd  to  raise  to  life  and  joy 
The  vile,  the  guilty,  the  undone : 
O,  let  his  praise  eacii  hour  employ, 
Till  hours  no  more  their  circles  run! 

5  He  dy'd!  ye  seraphs,  tune  your  songs f 
Besound  the  Saviour's  sacred  name, 

For  nought,  below  immortal  tongues  • 

Can  ever  reach  the  wod'rous  theme. 

43,  L.  M.    Perry. 

It  is  Christ  that  died....Rom.  viii.  34. 

1  SINNERS  rejoice,  it's  Christ  that  dy'd? 
Behold  the  blood  flows  from  his  side, 

To  wash  your  souls  and  raise  you  high, 
To  dwell  with  God  above  the  sky. 

2  It's  Christ  that  dy'd,  O  love  divine! 
Here  mercy,  truth,  and  justice  shine; 
God  reconcil'd,  and  sinners  bought 

With  Jesus'  blood — how  sweet  the  thought! 

3  It's  Christ  that  dy'd,  a  truth  indeed, 
On  which  my  faith  would  ever  feed: 
Nor  let  the  works  that  1  perform 
Be  namM  to  swell  a  haughty  worm. 

4  It's  Christ  that  dy'd,  it's  Christ  was  slaia, 
To  save  my  soul  from  endless  pain  ; 

It's  Christ  that  dy'd,  shall  be  my  theme, 
While  I  have  breath  to  praise  his  name. 

44.  L.  M,    Steele. 

Christ9s  Death  and  Resurrection.... Acts  ii.  32.. ,35, 

1  COME  tune,  ye  saints,  your  noblest  strains. 
Your  dying,  rising  Lord  to  sing; 

And  echo  to  the  heavenly  plains, 
The  triumphs  of  your  Saviour,  king. 

2  In  songs  of  grateful  rapture  tell 
How  he  subdu'd  your  potent  foes; 


DEATH  OT  CHRIST.  4v 

Subdu'd  the  pow'rs  of  death  and  hell, 
Af  d  dying,  finish'd  all  jour  woes. 

3  Then  to  his  glorious  throne  on  high 
Retum'd  while  hymning  angels  round, 
Thro'  the  bright  arches  of  the  sky, 
The  God,  the  conquering  God.  resound, 

4  Almighty  love,  victorious  pow'r! 
Not  angel-tongues  can  e'er  display 
The  wonders  of  that  dreadful  hour, 
The  joys  of  that  illustrious  day. 

5  Then  well  may  mortals  try  in  vain, 
In  vain  their  feeble  voices  raise ; 
Yet  Jesus  hears  the  humble  strain, 
And  kindly  owns  our  wish  to  praise. 

<y  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  wondVous  grace 
Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Till  the  lull  glories  of  thy  face  i 

Inspire  a  sweeter,  uobler  song. 

45.  8.  7.   Robinson. 
Gazing  on  the  Cross, ...Gal.  vi.  14. 

1  'SWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing. 
Which  before  the  cross  I  spend  ! 

Life  and  health,  and  peace  possessing 
From  the  sinner's  dying  friend. 

2  Here  I'll  sit,  for  ever  viewing: 
Mercy's  streams  in  streams  of  blood ; 
Precious  drops,  my  soul  bedewiug, 
Plead,  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

3  Kere  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 
While  upon  the  lamb  I  gaze ; 
Kere  I  see  my  sins  forgiven, 
Lost  in  wonder,  love3  and  praise, 


46    47  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 

4  May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 
In  all  med  to  Je.^us  go ; 
Prove  his  blood  each  day  more  healing; 
And  himself  more  deeply  know. 
46.  L  M.    IVallw. 
Ch'ist\s  Resurrection. ..Mr&\\.  xxviii.  a\ 

1  WHEN  I  the  lonely  tomb  survey, 
Where  once  my  Saviour  deigli'd  to  lie, 
I  see  fill GiTd  what  prophets  say5 

And  all  the  pow'r  of  death  dc'iy. 

2  This  empty  tomb  shall  now  proclaim, 
How  weak  the  hands  of  conquered  death; 
Sweet  pledge  !  that  all  who  trust  his  name 
Shall  rise  and  draw  immortal  breath ! 

[3  Our  surety,  freed,  declares  us  ivec, 
For  whose  otfences  he  was  seiz'd; 
In  his  release,  our  own  we  see, 
And  shout  to  view  Jehovah  pleas'd.] 

4  Jesus,  once  numberVl  with  the  dead, 
Unseals  his  eyes  to  sleep  no  more ; 
And  ever  lives  their  cause  to  plead, 
For  whom  the  plains  of  death  he  bore. 

b  Thy  risen  head,  my  soul,  behold ! 
See  the  rich  diadem  he  wears; 
Thou  too  shall  bear  a  harp  of  gold, 
To  crown  thy  joy  when  he  appears* 

6  i  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not,  leave 
My  flesh  for  ever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  child req  in  the  grave.' 

47.  L,  M.    Hart. 

Christ's  Resurrection.... Mail,  xwiii.  5,  tf 
1   UPRISING  from  the  silent  lomb, 
S$e  the  victorious  Jesus  come  1 


RF.SCURECTICN  OF  CHRIST.  48 

Th*  Almighty  Captive  quits  the  pris'n, 
And  angels  tell  "  the  Lord  is  risen." 

2  Ye  mourning  saints,  no  longer  grieve; 
Hear  tffe  glad  tidings  and  believe: 
God's  holy  law  is  satisfy  VI, 

And  justice  now  is  on  your  side. 

3  When  ye  in  guilt's  dark  dungeon  la}% 
IMerey  cry'd  tl  spared  and  justice,  "slay ;" 
But  Jesus  answered,  "  Set  them  free, 

;;  Forgive  their  guilt,  and  punish  me." 

4  Your  surety  now  before  your  God 
Pleads  the  rich  ransom  of  his  blocd; 
3No  new  demand,  no  bar  remains, 
But  mercy  all  triumphant  reigns. 

5  Believers,  bless  your  risen  head, 
The  first-begotten  from  the  dead; 
Your  resurrect  ion's  suie  thro'  Ins, 
To  endless  life  and  boundless  bliss. 

48.  L.  M.    Hcsldns. 
Joseph  my  Son  is  yet  alive.. ..Gen.  x!v.  2§, 

1  YE  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Dismiss  your  gloomy,  groundless  fears, 
And  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive* 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 

2  IT'S  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves; 
The  chief  of  sinners  lie  receives; 
Let  then  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 
The  sinner's  friend  is  yet  alive. 

3  He'll  guard  your  souls  from  ev'ry  ill ; 
His  largest  promises  fulfil ; 

Then  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 
f  2 


49  RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 

[4  What  (hough  you  fear  to  launch  away. 

And  quit  this  tenement  of  clay; 

O  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 

That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive.]     • 
5  Abundant  grace  he  will  afford, 

Till  you  are  present  with  the  Lord; 

And  prove  what  you  have  heard  before, 

That  Jesus  lives  for  evermore. 

49.  7s.    CudmortJis  Col 
ChrisVs  Resurrection.. ..Matt,  xxviii.  0. 
1  Cor.  xv.  55,  56. 

1  HARK!  the  herald  angels  say, 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  ris'a  to-day ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 

Let  the  glorious  tidings  fly.  Hal. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  ; 
Th'  battle's  fought,  the  vict'ry  won; 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 

Lo  !  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

A  Lives  again  our  glorious  king, 

"Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting?" 

Once  he  dy'd  our  souls  to  save, 

"  Where's  thy  vict'ry,  boasting  grave  ?'' 
5  What,  tho'  once  we  perish'd  all, 

Partners  of  our  parents'  fall ; 

Second  life  we  shall  receive, 

And  in  Christ  for  ever  live. 
[6  <  Hail,  thou  dear  Almighty  Lord, 

6  Hail,  thou  great  incarnate  word -j 


RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST,  50 

'  Hail,  thou  fciiff 'ring  son  of  God, 

<  Take  the  trophies  of  thy  blood.']  Hal. 

50.  7s.    Gibbons. 
"Christ's  Resurrection  and  Ascension.. ..Matt,  xxviii.  2. 

1  ANGELS,  roll  the  rock  away, 
Death,  yield  up  thy  mighty  prey  : 
See  the  Saviour  quits  the  tomb, 

Glowiag  with  immortal  bloom.  Hal. 

2  Shout  ye  seraphs;  Gabriel,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ; 
Let  the  earth's  remote  t  bound 
Echo  to  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Now,  ye  saiuts,  lift  up  your  eyes. 
See  the  conqu'rer  mount  the  skies; 
Troops  of  angels  on  the  road, 
Hail,  and  siug  th'  iucarnate  God. 

-4  Heaven  unfolds  her  portals  wide, 
Glorious  hero,  thro'  them  vide ; 
King  of  glory,  mount  thy  throne, 
Boundless  empire  is  thine  own. 

5  Praise  him,  ye  celestial  choirs, 
Praise,  and  sweep  your  golden  lyres; 
Praise  him  in  the  noblest  songs, 
From  ten  thousand,  thousand  tongues, 

6  Ev'ry  note  to  rapture  swell: 
Sing  the  pow'rs  of  death  and  hell 
Dragg'd  in  chains  behind  his  wheels. 
Each  the  wreck  eternal  feels. 

7  Let  Immanuel  be  ador'd, 
Ransom,  mediator.  Lord ; 
To  creation's  utmost  bound, 

X*et  th'  immortal  praise  rewound,  Hal 


31  RESURRECTION  OF   CHRIST. 

51.   148th.    Peacock. 
Christ's  Resurrection  and  dsccnsion....'Liike  xxiv.  34. 

1  ALL  hail!  the  glorious  morn, 
That  saw  our  Saviour  rise  ; 
With  vict'ry  bright  adorn'd ; 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes; 

Ye  saints  extol  your  risen  Lord, 
And  sing  his  praise  with  sweet  accord, 

2  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Th'  atoning  sacrifice, 
Sustains  the  dreadful  load 
Of  man's  iniquities; 

Death,  sin,  and  hell,  our  cruel  foes, 
All  vanquished,  fell  when  Jesus  ro^e 

3  At  once  the  prison  doors, 
Death's  awful  gates,  expand  ^ 
Their  captive  they  restore, 
At  God's  supreme  command  : 

How  blest  the  hour,  awake  our  joys. 
Hell's  fatal  povv'r,  lo,  he  destroys. 

4  The  conqueror  ascends, 
In  triumph  to  the  skies  ; 
Celestial  hosts  attend, 
To  crown  his  victories  : 

Hark  !  they  proclaim  his  glorious  name ; 
And  heaven  resounds  Immanuers  fame. 

5  Now  to  the  throne  above, 
Let  ev'ry  saint  draw  near ; 
There  dwells  incarnate  love, 
Grace  sits  triumphant  there  : 

See  mercy  smile,  e'en  on  that  throne, 
Where  once  did  wrath  and  justice  frowfi, 
Q       All  praise  be  to  the  Lamb, 
Who  offer'd  up  his  blcsd ; 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST.  52    bo 

Hosannat?  to  his  name, 

That  Tor  our  ransom  stood  ; 
III  notes  sublime  with  jo}  we  si;:?. 
The  love  divine  of  Christ  our  King. 

52.  L.M.    Wesley. 
Christ's  Ascension.*. .Psalm  xxiv.  7. ..10. 

i    OUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
Our  Jtsus  ts  gone  up  on  high; 
The  pou'rs  of  hell  are  captive  led, 
Dragged  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  sukmn  lay  : 
"Lift  up  your  heads  ye  heavenly  gates  \ 
*Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene ; 
H«j  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right. 
Receives  lite  king  ol  glen  iu. 

4  ;i  Who  is  the  king  of  gloiy ,  who  PV 
The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  bell  o'erihre* 
And  Jesus  is  the  coaqu'ror's  name. 

5  Lp!  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 

•'  Lift  up  your  heads.  }  e  heavenly  gates. 
14  Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way  !" 

6  "Who  is  the  king  of  glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  of  boundless  pow'r  possest, 
The  king  of  saints,  and  angels  too, 
God  over  all,  for  ever  blest ! 

53.  L.M.    Vodhvlgc. 
Keys  of  the  unseen  world  in  Christ s  hand.. .Rev.  i.  18. 
1   HAIL  to  the  Prince  of  life  and  peace, 
Who  holds  the  keys  of  death  asd  hell ! 


S4  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST, 

The  spacious  world  unseen  is  his, 
And  sovereign  po\v*r  becomes  him  well 

2  In  shame  and  torment  once  he  dy'd; 
But  now  he  lives  for  evermore : 
Bow  down,  ye  saints,  around  his  seat, 
And  ail  ye  angel-bands  adore. 

3  Live,  live  for  ever  glorious  Lord, 

To  crush  thy  foes,  and  guard  thy  friends: 
While  ail  thy  chosen  tribes  rejoice, 
That  thy  dominion  never  ends. 

A  Worthy  thy  hand  to  hold  the  keys, 
Guided  by  wisdom  and  by  love; 
Worthy  to  rule  o'er  mortal  life, 
O'er  worlds  below  and  worlds  above. 

3  When  death  thy  servants  shall  invade, 
When  pow'rs  of  hell  thy  church  annoy, 
Controurd  by  thee,  their  rage  shall  help 
The  cause  they  labor'd  to  destroy. 

$  For  ever  reign,  victorious  King  : 

Wide  thro'  the  earth  thy  name  be  kuown. 
And  call  my  longing  soul  to  sing 
Sublimer  anthems  near  thy  throne. 

CHARACTERS,  NAMES.  OFFICES,  TITLES,  &Cc 
OE   CHRIST. 

54.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Advocate. .A  John  ii.  1. 

1  WHEftE  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire 
Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire, 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies  ? 

2  No,  Lord,  my  breathings  of  desire, 
My  weak  petitions,  if  sincere, 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  65 

Are  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reach  to  thy  ali-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up  my  soul)  with  cheerful  eye, 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands: 
The  glorious  advocate  on  high, 

With  precious  incense  in  his  handg. 

4  He  smiles  on  erry  humble  groan, 
He  recommends  each  broken  pray'r; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 
Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

[5  Teach  my  wreak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine.] 

55.  L.M.    Anon. 
All  in  aZ/....Col.  iii.  11. 

1  IN  Christ,  Fve  all  my  soul's  desire; 
His  spirit  does  my  heart  inspire 
With  boundless  wishes  large  and  high, 
And  Christ  will  all  my  wants  supply. 

2  Christ  is  my  hope,  my  strength  and  guide  } 
For  me  he  bled  aud  groan'd  and  dy'd  ; 
He  is  my  sun,  to  give  me  light, 

He  is  my  soul's  supreme  delight. 

3  Christ  is  the  source  of  all  my  bliss, 
My  wisdom,  and  my  righteousness... 
My  Saviour,  Brother,  and  my  Friend ; 
On  him  alone  I  now  depend. 

4  Christ  is  my  King  to  rule  and  bless^ 
And  all  my  troubles  to  redress  ; 
He's  my  salvation  and  my  all, 
Whatever  on  earth  shall  me  befall 


0<3    57  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST, 

5  Christ  is  my  strength  and  portion  too., 
My  soul  in  him  can  ail  things  do; 
Thro'  him  l'Jl  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  death  and  hell  my  soul  outbrave. 

56.  C.  M.  Topladij. 
All  in  all... .Luke  x.  42. 

1  COMPARED  with  Christ,  in  all  beside, 

No  comeliness  1  see ; 
The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love, 

Into  my  soul  convey; 
Thyself  bestow,  for  thee  alone, 
My  all  in  ail  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice, 

My  comfort  to  restore  ; 
More  than  thyself  I  caunot  crave, 
Nor  canst  thou  give  me  more. 

4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  agaia 

With  love  intense  I  burn ; 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began, 
I  choose  thee  in  return. 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  will, 

O  teach  me  to  resign ; 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
Since  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 
57.  CM.   Humphry's  Col. 
All  in  all....Co\.  iii.  11. 

1  CHRIST,  as  our  great  physician,  heals 

Our  maladies  within ; 
Relieves  the  pangs  the  conscience  feels, 
From  recollected  sin. 

2  He  sees  our  many  pressing  wants 

With  a  propitious  eye; 


: 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  5& 

And  from  his  own  abundance  giants 
A  free  and  rich  supply. 

3  He  sympathises  with  our  grief; 

He  lends  a  gracious  ear 
To  all  our  groans;  and  gives  relief, 
Whate'er  we  feel  or  fear. 

4  'Tis  he  subdues  our  nuni'ious  foes, 

And  blasts  their  vile  intent; 
And  he  will  always  interpose 
Oar  ruin  to  prevent. 

[5  He  manages  our  mean  affairs, 
From  his  hi^h  throne  above; 
And  sooth?  our  sorrows  and  our  care* 
With  his  endearing  love.] 

0  My  soul,  with  sacred  rapture,  saithf 
When  Jesus  is  in  view, 
This  is  the  object  of  my  faith. 
And  this  its  author  too. 
7  Angels  his  name  with  joy  confess, 
And  low  before  him  fall  ; 
Then  what  can  sinners  here  do  less* 
Than  own  him  all  in  all  ? 

58.  L.M.    Scott. 

Balm  of  G ilc a d.... Jer.  viii.  22. 

1  WHY  droops  my  soul  with  grief  opprest? 
Why  these  wild  tumults  in  my  breast  ? 
Is  there  no  balm  to  heal  my  wouud  ?..* 
No  kind  physician  to  be  found? 

[2  Yes,  in  the  gospel's  faithful  lines, 
Jehovah's  boundless  mercy  shines; 
There  drest  in  love  the  Saviour  stands, 
With  pitying  heart,  and  wooing  hands!] 


59  CHARACTERS  0$  CHRIST, 

3  Raise  to  the  cross  thy  weeping  eyes; 
Behold  the  prince  of  glory  dies ; 

He  dies,  extended  on  the  tree, 
Thence  shed  a  sovereign  balm  for  me» 

4  Dear  Saviour,  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Here  to  receive  a  cure  or  die ! 

But  grace  forbids  that  painful  fear — 
Infinite  grace,  which  triumphs  here  I 

5  Dear  Lord,  extract  the  poison'd  dart, 
Bind  up  and  heal  my  broken  heart ; 
With  blooming  health  my  face  adorn. 
And  change  my  gloomy  night  to  morn, 

6  Expands,  my  soul !  with  holy  joy; 
Hosannas  be  thy  blest  employ; 
Salvation  thy  eternal  theme, 

And  swell  the  song  with  Jesu's  name. 
59.  CM.    Needham. 
Brazen  Serpent.. ..Num.  xxi.  3.  9.. .John  fit  14, 

1  WHEN  Israel's  sons,  a  murm'ring  raci'> 

Despis'd  their  heavenly  bread, 
God  bade  his  fCvj  serpents  fly- 
To  strike  the  rebels  dead. 

2  Swift,  like  an  arrow,  through  the  air, 

The  baleful  reptiles  fly ; 
The  rebels  feel  the  deadly  wound, 
And  groan,  and  gasp,  and  die. 

3  A  part  still  live;  but  O,  what  looks! 

What  agonizing  pain ! 
The  fatal  darts  stick  fast  within, 
And  human  help  is  vain. 

4  Now  Moses  feels  his  Israel's  griefs, 

To  God  for  them  he  prays; 
A  brazen  serpent  he's  to  make, 
And  on  a  pole  to  raise. 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  60    61 

5  How  strange  the  nreans !  but  in  his  hand 

Th€  remedy  how  sure  ! 
Not  one  that  view'd  the  healing  brass 
But  found  immediate  cure  ! 

6  Thus  Jesus  on  the  sacred  cross 

Is  lifted  up  on  high  ; 
Sinners,  now  look  to  him  by  faith,, 
And  }Tou  shall  never  die. 

60.  S.M;    Hoskins. 
Bread  of  Life.. ..John  vi.  51. 

1  BEHOLD  the  gift  of  God ! 

Sinners,  adore  his  name, 
Who  shed  for  us  his  precious  blood.,, 
Who  bore  cur  curse  and  shame. 

2  Heboid  the  living  bread 

Which  Jesus  came  to  give, 
By.  dying  in  the  sinner's  stead 

That  he  might  ever  live. 
0  Behold  the  Saviour's  love, 

Who  gives  his  flesh  to  eat; 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 

Provision  half  so  sweet. 

4  The  Lord  delights  to  give; 

Ke  knows  you've  nought  to  buy. 
To  Jesus  haste;  this  bread  receive^ 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

61.  L.  M.    Medley. 

Breaker. ...~Micah  ii.  xiii. 

SING  the  dear  Saviour's  glorious  fame, 
Who  bears  the  Breakers  wond'rous  name 
Sweet  name  !  and  it  becomes  him  well. 
Who  breaks  down  sin,  guilt,  death  and  hell. 


#2  CEIARACTERS  OF  CHRIST, 

2  A  mighty  Breaker  sure  is  lie; 

He  broke  my  chains  and  set  me  free; 

A  gracious  Breaker  to  my  soui; 

He  breaks,  and  O,  he  makes  me  whole ! 

3  He  breaks  thro'  ev'ry  gloomy  cloud, 
Which  can  my  soul  with  darkness  shroud; 
He  breaks  the  bars  of  cv'ry  snare, 
Which  hellish  foes  for  me  prepare  : 

4  He  breaks  the  gates  of  harden'd  brass, 
To  bring  his  faithful  word  to  pass; 
And  tho'  with  pond'rous  iron  barr'd, 
The  Breaker's  love  ihey  can't  retard. 

5  Great  Breaker,  O,  thy  love  impart! 
Daily  to  break  my  stony  heart; 

O,  break  it  Lord,  and  enter  in, 

And  break,  O,  break  the  power  of  sin  ! 

62.  L.  M.    FaucetL 
Bridcg room.... Is aiah  liv.  5. 

}  JESUS,  the  heavenly  Bridegroom,  gave 
His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save  : 
Kesolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  knowu, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious  I  against  him  strove 
Till  melted  and  constraint  by  love; 
With  sin  and  tvU  I  freely  part, 

The  heavenly  Bridegroom  wins  my  heart, 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse; 
My  debts  he  pays  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  My  filthy  rags  are  laid  aside  ; 

He  clothes  me  as  becomes  his  bride ; 
Himself  bestows  my  wedding  dress, 
The  robe  of  perfect  righteousness. 


ALIMiABETICALLY  ARRANGED, 

5  Lost  in  astonishment,  I  see, 
Jesus,  thy  boundless  love  to  me; 
With  angel?,  I  thy  grace  adore, 

And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

6  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride, 

0  keep  me  Saviour,  near  thy  side ! 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
]Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 

63.  CM.    Medley. 
Builder... .Ztch.  vi.  13. 

1  JESUS,  how  bright  his  glory  shines 

In  all  his  works  above ; 
On  earth  his  kind  and  wise  desigus 
His  church  and  people  love. 

2  He  plans  the  temple  of  the  Lord, 

And  all  the  building  rears; 
And  be  his  holy  name  adored; 

He  all  the  glory  bears. 
o  The  vast  materials  all  he  forms. 

Nor  love  uor  pow'r  he  spares  ; 
He  guards  the  building  from  all  harms. 

And  all  the  glory  bears. 

4  la  this  blest  building  may  my  soul 

A  living  stone  appear; 
And  he,  the  builder  of  the  whole, 
Shall  all  thy  glory  bear. 

5  No,  not  a  stone  shall  be  remov'd, 

Which  his  dear  hand  has  laid  ; 
Throughout  the  whole  his  glory's  show'd. 
And  all  his  grace  displayed. 

6  When  he  the  topmast  stone  shall  bring 

To  heaven  to  see  him  there, 
G2 


$4  CHARACTERS  CF  CHRIST, 

We  shall  the  builder's  praises  sing, 
And  he  the  glory  bear. 

64.  L.  M.    Medley. 
Co?nfortcr....  John  xiv.  18. 

1  COME,  ye  who  know  the  Saviour's  love, 
And  his  indulgent  mercies  prove  : 

In  cheerful  songs  his  praise  express, 
For  he'll  not  leave  you  comfortless. 

2  He  ever  acts  the  Saviour's  part, 
With  strong  compassions  in  his  heart; 
The  least  and  weakest  saint  hell  bless, 
Nor  will  he  leave  him  comfortless, 

3  His  wisdom,  goodness,  pow'r  and  care, 
They  largely,  sweetly,  daily  share; 
He  will  their  ey'ry  fear  suppress, 
Nor  will  he  leave  them  comfortless. 

4  While  they  are  sojourners  below, 
And  travel  thro'  this  world  of  wo, 
In  storms  and  floods  of  deep  distress, 
He  will  not  leave  them  comfortless. 

5  So  when  they  pass  death's  gloom)  vale. 
And  flesh  and  mortal  powers  fail, 

7  heir  dying  lips  shall  then  confess, 
He  does  not  leave  them  comfortless. 

6  When  they  at  last  shall  meet  above, 
In  the  blest  world  of  joy  and  love, 
Their  raptur'd  songs  will  then  express, 
He  has  not  left  them  comfortless. 

[7  Thanks  to  thy  name,  our  dearest  Lord, 
For  ev'ry  promise  in  thy  word  ; 
But,  O,  with  this  our  hearts  impress, 
I  will  not  leave  you  comfortless.] 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED-  65    66 

65.  L.  M.   Anon. 
Corner-Stone. ...Isaiah  xxviii.  16....1  Pet.  ii.  6* 

1  LAID  by  Jehovah's  mighty  hands, 
Ziou's  foundation  firmly  stands ; 
Iiais'd  up  on  Christ,  the  corner  stone, 
Secure  as  God's  eternal  throne. 

2  See  how  the  glorious  fabric  grows, 
Frara'd  of  materials  that  he  chose  ! 
Each  stone  prepared,  and  fitly  set, 
The  royal  structure  to  complete. 

3  Still  shall  this  edifice  arise, 

Till  all  shall  reach  the  lofty  skies; 
And  joyful  hosts  shall  praise  above, 
Jehovah's  grace  and  Jesu's  love. 
66.  C.  M.     Duncan. 
Coronation.., .Cant.  iii.  11. 

I  ALL  hail  the  pow'r  of  Jesu's  name  ? 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

[2  Let  high-born  seraphs  tune  the  lyre. 
And  as  they  tune  it  fall 
Before  his  face,  who  tunes  their  choir. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.] 

3  Crown  him  ye  morning  stars  of  light, 

Who  fixt  this  floating  ball ; 
Now  hail  the  strength  of  Israel's  might, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God, 

Who  from  his  altar  call ; 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


i<  CHARACTERS  OF  CHUlSt 

5  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

Ye  rausom'd  from  the  fall, 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  Kail  him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  Hue, 

Whom  David,  Lord,  did  call; 
The  God  incarnate  !  Man  Divine! 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
?  Sinners  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget. 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
3  Let  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  Majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

[9  'O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all.'] 

67.  C.  M.     Lccd's  Col 
Crown  Hwi....Acts  x.  3b'. 

1  BACKSLIDERS,  who  your  mis'ry  feel, 

Attend  your  Saviour's  call  ; 
Return,  he'll  your  backslidings  heal; 
O,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Tho*'  crimson  sin  increase  your  guilt. 

And  painful  is  your  thrall : 
For  broke?!  hearts  his  blood  was  spilt, 
O,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
3.   Take  with  you  words,  approach  his  throne. 
And  low  before  him  full  $ 


ALPHAEETICALLY   ARRANGED.  €C    69 

Ee  understands  the  Spirit's  groan. 

O,  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
Whoever  comes,  he'll  not  cast  out, 

Altbo'  your  faith  be  small  ; 
His  faithfulness  you  cannot  doubt, 
Then  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 
68.  C.  M.     Hall 
Crown  Him.. ..Rev.  v.  13. 

INSPIRE  our  souls,  thou  heavenly  Dove 

On  thee  we  humbly  call; 
Conic  warm  our  hearts  with  Jesu's  love, 

To  own  him  Lord  of  all. 
The  saints  who  now  in.  glory  shine, 

And  triumph  o'er  the  fall; 
In  concert  join,  with  notes  divine, 

To  praise  him  Lord  of  all. 

Sinners,  who  now  in  him  believe, 

Whose  crimes  are  bitter  gall, 
Pardon  and  grace  from  him  receive, 

And  bless  him  Lord  of  all. 

Tiie  day  arrives  when  ev'ry  voice 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
Aloud  shall  sing,  exult,  rejoice, 

To  hail  him  Lord  of  All. 
All  heaven,  in  one  admiring  throng, 

Before  him  prostrate  fall; 
And  join  in  sweet,  seraphic  song4 

To  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

69.  C.  M.     Steele. 
Desire  of  all  Saints.,.. Hag.  ii.  7. 
COME,  thou  desire  of  all  thy  saints. 

Our  humble  strains  attend, 


'&  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIS! 

While  with  our  praises  and  complaints, 
Low  at  thy  feet  we  bend. 

2  When  we  thy  wond'rous  glories  hear, 

And  all  thy  sufferings  trace, 
What  sweetly  awful  scenes  appear! 
What  rich  unbounded  grace  ! 

3  How  should  our  songs,  like  those  above, 

With  warm  devotion  rise  ! 
How -should  our  souls,  on  win^s  of  love, 
Mount  upward  to  the  skies  ! 

4  But  ah !  the  song,  how  cold  it  flows  ! 

How  languid  our  desire  ! 
How  faint  the  sacred  passion  glows, 
Till  thou  the  heart  inspire  ! 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  glory  shine, 

And  fill  thy  dwellings  here, 
Till  life,  and  love,  and  joy  divine, 
A  heaven  on  earth  appear. 

6  Then  shall  our  hearts  enraptur'd  say, 

Come,  great  Redeemer,  come, 
And  bring  the  bright,  the  glorious  day, 
That  calls  thy  children  home. 

70.  C.  M.     Bocki?7g. 
Door. ...John  x.  9. 

1  THUS  saith  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 

"  I  am  the  sacred  door; 
"  In  the  fair  pastures  which  I  keep 
"  There's  life  for  evermore. 

2  "  In  me  shall  wandYing  sinners  find 

"  The  way  their  footsteps  lost ; 
cc  From  death  I  have  their  sou's  redeemed, 
"  My  blood  has  paid  the  cost. 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  71 

t{My  tender  care  shall  keep  them  fiee 

"From  dangers  night  and  day  ; 
"My  pow'r  their  strong  defence  shall  be5 

44  From  ev'ry  beast  of  prey. 

"  I  will  enrich  them  with  my  grace, 
u  And  feed  them  with  my  love  ; 

"  Their  souls  shall  find  a  joyful  place 
"  Iu  the  bright  fields  above." 

Come,  then,  my  little,  purchas'd  flock; 

Dear  objects  of  my  care; 
And  let  this  promise  be  your  hope, 

While  you  are  feeding  here. 

71.  C.  M.     B  obeli. 
Door.. ..John  x.  9. 

CHRIST  is  the  way  to  heavenly  bliss, 

Aud  Christ  the  only  door; 
My  soul,  pursue  no  way  but  this, 

For  this  alone  is  sure. 

'Tis  thro'  this  door,  and  this  alone, 

That  thou  art  led  to  God  ; 
Rest,  then,  on  what  thy  Lord  has  done; 

And  plead  his  precious  blood. 

This  door  will  lead  thee  safe  to  heaven> 

And  give  thee  entrance  in  ; 
And  God  will  own  thy  sins  forgiven; 

However  vile  they've  been. 

72.  C.  M.     Farvcett. 
Excellence Cant.  i.   3. 

INFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 

Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace  I 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 

With  never  fading  rays, 


73  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  eod, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet ; 
To  thee  their  pray'rs  and  praise  ascend- 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name,  as  precious  ointment  shed, 

Delights  the  church  around  ; 

Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread 

Thro1  all  Immanuei's  grouud. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

3  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy  ; 
They  find  their  ail  in  thee  ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ- 
Thro'  all  eternity. 

[6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  on  high; 
And  view  thy  matchless  beauties  there 
With  never  ceasing  joy.  ? 

7  Angels  shall  listen  to  my  song, 
And  seraphs  join  the  praise  ; 
For  none  amongst  the  happy  throng 
Shall  louder  triumphs  raise !] 
73.  L.  M.     Medley. 
Forerunner Heb.  vi.  20, 

1  FAR,  far  beyond  these  lower  skies. 
Up  to  the  glories  all  his  own ; 
Where  we  by  faiHi  lift  up  our  eyes, 
There  Jesus  our  forerunner's  £one. 

2  Amidst  the  shining  boats  above. 
Where  his  blest  smile  new  pleasure  gives, 
Where  all  is  wonder,  joy,  and  1  .we, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  lives- 


ALrilASFTrCAl.T.V    ARRANGED. 

3  High  on  his  throne  of  heavenly  light, 
Eternal  glory  he  sustains  ; 

Whilst  saints  and  angels  bless  the  sight ; 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  reigns. 

4  There,  while  his  course  he  ever  nins> 
Glory  his  radiant  crown  entwines; 
And  brighter  than  ten  thousand  suns, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  shines. 

5  He  lives  salvation  to  impart, 
From  sin  and  satan's  cursed  wiles; 
With  love  eternal  in  his  breast ; 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  smiles. 

[6  Before  his  heavenly  Father's  face, 
For  ev'ry  saint  he  intercedes  ; 
And  with  infallible  success, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  pleads. 

7  But  O  !  'tis  this  completes  the  whole, 
And  all  its  bliss  and  glory  proves, 
That,  while  eternal  ages  roll, 
There  Jesus,  our  forerunner,  loves.] 

3  We  shall,  when  we  in  heaven  appear* 
His  praises  sing,  his  wonders  tell ; 
And  with  our  great  forerunner  there. 
Forever  and  forever  dwell. 

74.  L.  M.     Kent. 

Foundation Matt.  xvi.  13, 

i  HEAR  what  die  hope  of  Israel  saitb, 
Who  holds  die  keys  of  life  and  death;. 
Whose  potent  word  must  be  falfiU'd, 
"  Upon  a  rock  my  church  I  build. 

2  "  Thou  Peter  art ;  but  I'm  the  Lcrdr 
"By  all  th' angeliic  host  adord ; 

a 


lJ  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

"And  on  myself,  thy  faith  may  see, 
"  I  build  my  church,  and  not  on  thee.* 

3  Strong  to  defend,  tho*  hell  engage, 
And  all  its  host  enflam'd  with  rage ; 
Tsot  more  secure  Jehovah's  throne, 
Than  Zion  stands  on  Christ,  his  son. 

4  In  persecution's  hottest  five, 
This  glorious  fabric  stood  entire  : 
Witness  the  slaughter^!  millions  wha 
For  Jesu's  sake  the  flames  vent  thro* 

5  Built  on  his  Godhead  and  his  blood. 
She  stands,  and  hath  forever  stood  ; 
INTor  hell,  nor  sir), so  firm  the  base, 
Shall  e'er  the  christian's  hope  erase. 

6  When  on  the  cross  he  bow'd  his  head, 

He,  Zion's  debt  of  saff'riag  paid  : 
And  on  this  rock  for  ever  blest. 
Shall  mercy's  glorious  fabric  rest. 

75.  C.  M.     Compsr. 

Fountain.... John  xix.  34....]  John  i.  7. 

1  THERE  is  a  fountain  fili'd  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 

And  sinners  plungVl  beneath  1 
Lose  all  their  guilty  eta 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoi 

That  fountain  in  i .;    d 
And  there  have  I  .  he, 

Wash'd  all  n 

3  Dear,  dying  Lamb  1   thj 

Shall  never  lose  its  pew'r, 
rrill  all  the  ransoru'd  cfa 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGkU.  76 

4  Since  I  by  lakh  beheld  the  stream 

Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  iove  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 

5  Then  in  a  nobler  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  pow'r  to  save ; 
When  this  poor  lisping,  falt'ring  toDgue 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave. 

[6  Lord,  I  believe  thou  hast  prepar'd, 
Unworthy  tho'  I  be, 
For  me  a  blood -bought,  free  reward^ 
A  golden  harp  for  me  ! 
7  'Tis  strung  and  tun'd  for  endless  years, 
And  form' d  by  pow'r  divine  ! 
To  sound  in  God,  the  Father's  ears, 
]>7o  other  name  but  thine.] 

70.     112th.     Cennick. 

Fountain... .Isaiah  lv.  I....Zech.  xiii.  1. 

1  II O  !  ye  despairing  sinners  hear, 
Ye  thirsty,  sin-sick  souls  draw  uear ; 
Here's  water  whose  all-pow'rtul  stream 

Shall  quench  your  thirst,  a  id  wash  you  clean; 
Its  healing  pow'r  has  always  wrought, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  human  thought 

2  Bethesda's  pool  is  not  like  this, 
Nor  heals,  nor  cures  such  leprosies; 
!Nor  Siloam's  streams,  cor  Jordan's  flood* 
Could  to  my  heart  seem  half  so  good  ; 
?Tis  Jesu's  blood,  that  crimson  sea, 
That  washetb  guilt  and  frith  away. 

3  To  this  dear  fountain  I'll  repair, 
With  all  the  wounds  and  pai  m  I  bear; 
I'll  keep  my  station  near  its  side, 

And  wash,  and  drink,  and  there  abide  ; 


:.      /«  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

ISTor  from  the  sacred  streams  remove. 
Till  taken  to  their  source  above. 

77.  L.  M.     B . 

Friend  of  Sinner s.... I Aike  vii.  34. 

[1   JESUS,  tli'  incarnate  God  of  love, 
Rules  all  the  shining  worlds  above; 
A:ui  tho'  liis  name  the  heavens  transcend, 
Yet  he  is  stiil  the  sinner's  friend. 

2  Before  the  rolling  skies  were  made, 
Or  nature's  deep  foundations  laid, 
He  saw  our  fall,  and  did  intend 

To  shew  himself  the  sinner's  friend.] 

3  Behold,  the  condescending  God 

A  while  forsakes  his  bright  abode  ; 
To  our  mean  world  see  him  descend, 
And  groan  and  die  the  sinner's  friend. 

4  When  the  appointed  hour  was  come, 
He  burst  the  barriers  of  the  tomb  ; 
Then  to  the  skies  he  did  ascend, 
Where  still  lie  lives  the  sinner's  friend. 

5  Ye  mourning  souls,  to  Jesus  come — 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room  ; 

To  his  dear  hands  your  cause  commend. 
Who  only  is  the  sinner's  friend. 

78.  C.  M.    Swain. 

Friend.. ..Vvov,  xvii.  17. 

1  COME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 

To  praise  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Whose  tmth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  gracious  hand. 

This  friend  is  always  near: 


ALPHABETIC  ALLY  ARRANGED. 

With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command. 
He  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 
-3  His  love  no  end  nor  measure  knows, 
No  change  can  turn  its  course; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face. 
And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known. 

j  And  when  owr  dearest  comforts  fall 
Before  his  sov'reign  will, 
He  never  takes  away  our  all — 
Himself  he  gives  us  still ! 

6  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs, 
And  measures  out  our  pains; 
The  wildest  storm  his  word  obeys— 
His  word  its  rage  restrains ! 
79.  8.  7.  Newton. 
Best  Friend,.. .Prov.  xviii.  24. 

3  ONE  there  is  above  all  others, 
Well  deserves  the  name  of  friend : 
His  is  love  beyond  a  brother's, 
Costly,  free,  and  knows  no  end: 
They  who  once  his  kindness  prove, 
Fiud  it  everlasting  love  ! 
2  Which  of  all  our  friends,  to  save  us, 
"Would  cousent  to  shed  his  blood  ? 
But  our  Jesus  dy'd  to  have  us 
Keconcird  in  him  to  God : 
This  was  boundless  love  indeed  1 
Jesus  is  a  friend  in  need. 
£3  Men,  when  rais'd  to  lofty  stations, 

Often  know  their  friends  no  more-**       a  2 


$0  CHARACTERS  OP  CHRIST 

Slight  and  scorn  their  poor  relation^ 
Tho'  they  valu'd  them  before; 
But  our  Saviour  always  owns 
Those  whom  he  redeemed  with  groans.] 
4  When  he  liv'd  on  earth  abased, 
Friend  of  sinners  was  his  name; 
Now  above  all  glory  raised 
He  rejoices  in  the  same ; 
Still  he  calls  them  brethren,  friends, 
Aud  to  all  their  wants  attends. 

[5  Could  we  bear  for  one  another, 
"What  he  daily^ears  for  us? 
Yet  this  glorious  friend  and  brother 
Loves  us,  tho'  we  treat  him  thus: 
Tho'  for  good  we  render  ill, 
He  accounts  us  brethren  still. 

6  O,  for  grace  our  hearts  to  soften ! 
Teach  us.  Lord,  at  length  to  love; 
We,  alas !  forget  too  often, 
"What  a  friend  we  have  above; 
But  when  home  our  souls  are  brought^ 
We  shall  love  thee  as  we  ought. 
80.    L  M.    Beddome. 
Gift  of  God...  ohn  iii.  lb  ...2  Cor.ix.  15. 

1  JESUS,  my  Lord,  my  soul's  delight, 
For  ihee  I  long,  for  thee  I  pray; 
Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 
Amid  the  business  of  the  day. 

[2  When  shall  1  see  thy  smiling  face- 
That  face  which  I  have  often  seen  ? 
Arise  thou  son  of  righteousness, 
And  burst  the  clouds  that  intervene.} 
v    3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  God, 
To  doners  weary  and  distrest; 


ALPHABETICALLV   ARRANGED. 

The  first  of  all  his  gifts  besiow'd, 
Aud  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 
4  Could  I  but  say.  this  gift  is  mine, 
I'd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet; 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 
Nor  euvy  sinners  rich  and  great. 

B  The  precious  jewel  T  would  keep, 
Aud  lodge  ii  deep  within  my  heart; 
At  home,  -abroad,  awake,  aslerp, 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart ! 

81.  CM.     Steele. 
Guest. ...Hew  iii.  10. 

1  AND  will  the  Lord  thus  condescend 

To  visit  sinful  worms  ? 
Thus  at  the  door  shall  mercy  stand, 
In  all  her  winning  forms  ? 

2  Surprising  jrrace  ! — and  shall  my  heart 

Unmov'd  and  cold  remain  ? 
Has  this  hard  rock  no  tender  part  ? 
Must  mercy  plead  in  vain  ? 

3  Shall  Jesus  for  admission  sue 

His  soodring  voice  unheard  ? 
And  this  vile  heart,  his  rightful  due. 
Remain  for  ever  barr'd  ? 

4  'Tis  sin,  alas,  with  tyrant  pow'r, 

The  lodging  has  possest; 
And  crowds  of  traitors  bar  the  door 
Against  the  heavenly  guest. 

5  Lord,  rise  in  thy  all-conq'ring  grace, 

Thy  mighty  pow'r  display ; 
One  beam  of  glory  from  thy  face 
Can  drive  my  foes  away. 


(6\ 


B2    S3  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

6  Ye  dang'rous  inmates,  hence  depart; 
Dear  Saviour,  enter  in 
And  guard  the  passage  to  my  heart, 
And  keep  out  ev'ry  sin. 

82.  8.  7. 4.     Robinson. 
Guide. ...Vs.  xlviii.  14. 

1  GUIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah, 

Pilgrim  thro'  this  barren  land  ; 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty — 

Hold  me  with  thy  pow>6i(  hand : 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  now  the  chrystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  (low 
Let  the  fiery,  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  thro'; 
Strong  dcliv'rer ! 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield, 

3  Feed  me  wit!)  the  heavenly  manna, 

In  this  barren  wilderness: 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner- 
Be  my  robe  of  righteousness  : 
Fight  and  conquer 
All  my  foes  by  sov'reign  grace. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside; 
Foe  to  death,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side: 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

83.  C.  M.     Doddridge, 

JFfcarf....Eph.  iv,  15,16. 

JESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  gracte, 
That  calls  a  worm  thy  own—; 


ALPHABETIC  ALL  V  ARRANGED. 

Gives  roe  among  thy  saints  a  place 
To  make  thjr  glories  known. 

2  AliTd  to  ibee,  our  vital  head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  a:id  thrive: 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead, 
When  nobt  ho  seems  alive. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 

4  O  may  my  faith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  spirit  with  del  . 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  stride 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

B  fore  thy  Father's  face ; 
or  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

84.  L.  M.   Kent. 
Heakr.rMi&t  iv.  24...  Ex.  xv.  26 

1  Hail,  Plant  rcnowo'd  !  thy  leaves  how  fair- 
N o  thoughts  conceive,  no  words  declare  ; 
What  healing  virtues  from  thee  flows, 

To  heal  a  guilty  mortal's  woes ! 

2  Thy  fame  was  great  in  ancient  days — 
Judea's  region  spoke  thy  praise; 
And  we,  thro' grace,  in  this  our  day, 
Can  sing  of  healing,  great  as  they. 

,j  The  hardest  hearts,  when  thou  wilt  heal, 
Are  soft  as  wax  before  the  seal  ; 
Receiving  then  thiue  in.age  fair, 
opt  on  the  soul  for  ever  there. 


So  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

[4  Hatred  of  God,  that  curs'd  disease, 
Will  turn  to  love,  when  thou  shalt  please  ; 
And  barn  with  a  celestial  glow, 
Which  none  but  pardon'd  rebels  know.] 

5  To  thee,  let  Israel  oft  repair, 
When  sin  defiles  their  garments  here  ; 
For  thou  alone  hast  pow'r  to  heal 
The  sting  of  death  that  sinners  feel. 

6  Count  thou,  my  soul,  no  healing  good, 
But  what  proceeds  from  Jesu's  blood ; 
Nor  rest  in  this,  t'  atone  for  sin, 
Without  a  feeling  sense  within. 

85.  L.  M.  Brewer. 
Hiding-Place.. ..Isaiah  xxxii.  2. 

1.  HAIL,  sovereign  love,  that  first  began 
The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man  ! 
Hail,  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  an  hiding-place, 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky 
I  fought  with  hand  uplifted  high  ; 
Dcspis'd  his  rich,  abounding  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  an  hiding-place. 
[3  Enwrapt  in  thick  Egyptian  night, 
And  fond  of  darkness  more  than  light, 
JYIadly  I  ran  the  sinful  race, 
Secure  without  an  hiding-place.] 

4  But  thus  th' eternal  counsel  ran, 
"  Almighty  love  arrest  that  man ; 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Indignant  justice  stood  in  view, 
To  Sinai's  fiery  mount  I  flew  ; 

But  justice  cry'd  with  frowning  face, 
'<  This  mountain  is  no  hiding-place." 


ALPHABETICALLY   ARRANGED.  36 

8  Ere  long  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel-form  appear'd  ; 
She  led  me  on  with  gentle  pace, 
To  Jesus,  as  my  hiding-place. 

7  On  him  Almighty  vengeance  fell, 
That  must  have  sunk  a  world  to  hell ; 
He  bore  it  for  the  chosen  race, 

And  thus  became  their  hiding-place. 

8  Should  storms  of  thund'ring  vengeanGe  roll. 
And  shake  the  globe  from  pole  to  pole, 

]N"o  flaming  bolt  shall  daunt  my  face, 
For  Jesus  is  my  hiding-place. 

9  A  few  more  rolling  sues  at  most 
Will  land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  coast : 
Where  I  shall  sing  the  song  of  grace, 
And  see  my  glorious  hiding-place. 

8G.  L.  M.  Medley. 
Him....  Acts  v.  31. 

2  JOIJN",  all  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
To  sing  his  everlasting  fame  ; 
Great  God,  prepare  each  heart  and  voice^ 
In  him  forever  to  rejoice. 

2  Of  him  what  wond'rous  things  are  told  ! 
In  him  what  glories  I  behold  ! 

For  him  I  gladly  all  things  leave  ; 
To  him,  my  soul,  for  ever  cleave ! 

3  In  him  my  treasure's  all  contain'd; 
By  him  my  feeble  soul's  sustain'd ; 
From  him  what  favors  I  receive  ; 
Thro'  him  I  shall  for  ever  live. 

4  With  him  I  daily  love  to  walk  ; 
01  him  my  scul  delights  to  talk  ; 
On  him  I  cast  my  ev'ry  care  ; 
Like  him  one  day  I  shall  appear, 


£7    88  CHARACTEUS  OF  CHRIST 

5  Bless  him,  my  soul,  from  day  to  day  ; 
Trust  him  to  lead  thee  on  thy  way  ; 
Give  him  thy  poor,  weak,  sinful  heart; 
With  him  O  never,  never  part. 

8  Take  him  for  strength  and  righteousness; 

Make  him  thy  refuge  in  distress ; 

Love  him  above  all  earthly  joy ; 

Aud  him  in  every  thing  employ. 
7  Praise  him  in  cheerful,  grateful  songs; 

To  him  your  highest  praise  belongs ! 

Bless  him  who  does  your  heaveu  prepare, 

And  whom  you'll  praise  for  ever  there, 

87.  L.  M.  Lee. 

Know  hini...J&\Al.  iii.  10. 

t  5Tis  life  to  know  the  dying  Lamb  j 
Eternal  life  is  in  his  name  ; 
O  may  I  in  this  knowledge  grow  ; 
And  daily  more  of  Jesus  know! 

2  Know  him  to  wash  me  in  his  blood  ; 
Know  him  to  make  my  peace  with  God ; 
Know  him  for  strength  and  righteousness;- 
And  know  him  for  renewing  grace. 

3  Know  him  as  my  exceeding  joy  ; 
Know  him  my  praises  to  employ; 
Know  him  as  all  my  heart  can  wish  \ 
And  know  him  for  eternal  bliss. 

88.  L.  M.  Jeary. 
hnmanucL... Matt,  i.  23. 

1   YE  angels,  who  in  glory  reign, 
Aud  sing  in  most  seraphic  strain  ; 
Ye  who  before  the  altar  fall, 
O  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  all 


ALPHABETICALLY  AURANGED.  < 

2  Ye  saints,  who  sit  around  the  throne, 
And  sing  his  sov'reign  grace  alone, 
O  join  iOgether,  great  and  small, 

To  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  ail. 

3  Ye  thousands,  who  are  cloth'd  ia  whitV 
And  dwell  in  uncreated  light, 

At  his  dear  feet  devoutly  fall, 
And  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  alL 

4  Ye  heralds,  who,  from  place  to  place. 
Proclaim  salvation  by  tree  grace, 
To  Calv'ry  guilty  sinners  call, 

And  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  all. 

[5  Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  who  remain 
Within  the  reach  of  sin  and  shame, 
O,  at  his  footstool  humbly  {all, 
And  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  all.] 

6  Ye  gentile  sinners,  who  remain 
In  bondage  under  Satan's  chain, 
Come,  now  for  mercy  humbly  call, 
And  crown  Immanuel  Lord  of  all. 

7  Ye  angels,  saints,  and  heralds,  join, 
To  praise  Immanuel  all  divine ; 
And  sinners  come,  and  gladly  owq 
Immanuel  King,  and  Lord  alone,  Hal 

89.  8's.     De  FSeury. 
I?nmanncl...I$arah  viii.  8. 

1  YE  angels,  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
And  view  my  Immanuef  s  face, 
In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known ; 
Tune  all  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise. 

[2  He  form'd  you  the  spirits  you  are, 
So  happy,  so  noble^  so  good ; 

i 


*Q  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

When  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 
Confirmed  by  his  pow'r,  you  stood.] 

3  Ye  saints,  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 
And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 

And  all  his  rich  mercy  relate. 

4  He  snatch'd  you  from  hell  and  the  grave; 
He  ransom'd  from  death  and  despair; 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save — 
Almighty  to  bring  you  sale  there, 

b  O  when  will  the  period  appear, 
When  1  shall  unite  in  your  song? 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 
And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong  ? 

6  I'm  fetter'd  acd  chain'd  up  in  clay— 
I  struggle  and. pant  to  be  free; 

I  long  to  be  soaring  away. 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see ! 

7  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Wash'd  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  % 
I  want  to  be  one  of  your  choir, 
And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name. 

f8  I  want !— O,  I  want  to  be  there, 
Where  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu  ; 
Tour  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share—* 
To  wonder  and  worship  with  you.] 

90.     7s.  S- n. 

Immanuel...Matt.  i.  23....  1  Tim.  iii.  I& 
1  GOD  with  us!  O  glorious  name  t 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame ; 
G^d  and  man  in  Christ  unite — 
O  mysterious  depth  and  height* 


ALPHABETICALLY-   ARRANGED.  §  J 

2  God  with  us!  amaziug  love 
Brought  him  from  his  courts  above ; 
Now  ye  saints  his  grace  admire — 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  wkh  us !  but  tainted  not 
With  our  father  Adam's  blot ; 
Yet  he  did  our  sins  sustain, 
Bore  the  guilt,  the-curse,  the  paio. 

[4  God  with  u^ !  O  blissful  theme  ! 

Let  the  impious  not  blaspheme^ 

Jesus  will  in  judgment  sit, 

Dooming  rebels  to  the  pit.] 
5  God  with  us !  O  wond'rous  grace ! 

Let^is  see  him  face  to  face  : 

That  we  may  Immanud  6ing, 

As  we  ought,  our  God  and  King. 

$1   L.  M.  Doddridge. 
Immutable Heb.  xiii.  3. 

[1  With  transport,  Lord,  our  souls  proclaim 
Th'  immortal  honours  of  thy  name; 
Assembled  round  our  Saviour's  throne, 
We  make  his  ceaseless  glories  known.] 

2  High  on  his  Father  s  royal  seat, 
Our  Jesus  shone  divinely  great ; 

Ere  Adam's  clay  with  life  was  wartnd, 
Or  Gabriel's  nobler  spirit  form'd. 

3  Thro'  all  succeeding  ages,  he 

The  same  hath  been.. ..the  same  shall  be ; 
Immortal  radiance  gilds  his  head, 
While  stars  and  suns  wax  old,  and  fade. 

4  The  same  his  pow'r  his  flock  to  guard ; 
The  same  his  bounty  to  reward ; 


92  CHAHACTEBS  OF  CHRIST 

The  same  his  faithfulness  and  love, 
To  saiuts  on  earth  and  saints  above. 

5  Let  nature  change,  and  sink,  and  die; 
Jesus  shall  raise  his  chosen  high  ; 
And  fix  them  near  his  stable  throne, 
Iu  glory  changeless  as  his  own. 

92.  L.  M.  Fawcett. 
Intercessor  „>2 Tohn  xvii.  24. 
1  JESUS  has  shed  his  vital  blood, 
To  bring  my  waud'ring  soul  to  God ; 
And  still,  to  manifest  his  love, 
tie  lives,  and  pleads  for  me  above. 

£  "Father  I  will,"  the  Saviour  cries,       • 
"  That  this  poor  soul  at  length  may  rise 
From  all  the  depths  of  sin  and  woe, 
The  riches  of  my  grace  to  know. 
3  ISTow  let  his  sins  be  all  forgiven, 
And  guide  him  in  the  path  to  heaven; 
I  have  redeem'd  his  soul  from  hell ; 
With  me  he  shall  for  ever  dwell. 

[4  To  save  his  life,  thy  Son  was  slain, 
Ke  is  the  purchase  of  my  pain : 
I  claim  my  right  and  urge  my  plea? 
That  he  may  reign  in  bliss  with  me. 

5  He  shall  behold  me  face  to  face, 
And  dwell  in  this  celestial  place, 
Far  from  the  reach  of  foes  and  fears; 
My  love  shall  wipe  away  his  tears. 

6  His  pains  and  toils  shall  have  an  end; 
His  happy  soul  to  God  ascend* 

Soon  shall  he  reach  the  peaceful  shore, 
Where  sin  shall  wound  his  heart  uo  more.  J 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  92    94 

7  Father,  I  will,  that  he  should  prove 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  love, 
That  he  may  all  my  glories  see, 
And  sit  upon  the  throne  with  me." 

93.  L.  M.    Steele. 

Intercessor. ...Heb.  vii.  25. 

1  HE  lives,  the  great  Redeemer  lives  ,• 
What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives! 
And  now  before  ins  father  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merits  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears, 

And  justice,  arm'd  with  frowns,  appears  ; 
Rut  in  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,  and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,  then,  ye  black,  despairing  thoughts  ! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults ; 

His  powerful  intercessions  rise, 
And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  evTy  dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  and  satan  join  their  pow'r; 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great  Advocate,  almighty  Friend  ! 
On  him  our  humble  hopes  depend ! 
Our  cause  can  never,  never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,  and  must  prevail. 

94.     C.  Ai,     Toplady. 
Inter  cesser....  John  xvii,  24. 

1   AWAKE,  sweet  gratitude,  and  sing 
Th'  ascended  Saviour's  love  ; 
Tell  how  he  lives  to  carry  oa 
His  people's  cause  above. 
I  2 


94  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

2  With  cries  and  tears  he  oflfer'd  ujr 

His  humble  suit  below ; 

But  with  authority  he  asks, 

Enthron'd  in  glory  oow. 

3  For  all  that  come  to  God  by  him, 

Salvation  he  demands ; 
Points  to  their  names  upon  his  breast, 
And  spreads  his  wounded  hands* 

[4  His  sweet  atoning  sacrifice, 
Gives  sanction  to  his  claim  ; 
A  Father,  I  will  that  all  my  saints 
"  Be  with  me  where  I  am. 

5  "  By  their  salvation,  recompense 
"  The  sorrows  I  endur'd ; 
"Just  to  the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
i;  And  faithful  to  thy  word."] 
[6  Founded  on  right,  his  pray'r  avails ; 
The  Father  never  can 
From  his  anointed  turn  away, 
Nor  hear  him  ask  in  vain.] 
?  Eternal  life,  at  his  request, 
To  ev'ry  saint  is  given ; 
Safety  on  earth,  and,  after  death, 
The  plenitude  of  heaven. 

p$  Lord,  I  believe  thou  didst  go  up 
To  plead  my  cause  with  God  ; 
And  now  thou  in  thy  kingdom  art, 
Remember  me  for  good ! 

9  Let  the  pure  incense  of  thy  pray'r 
In  my  behalf  ascend ; 
And  as  its  virtue,  so  my  praise, 
Shall  never,  never  end.] 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARTIANGEB.  95    06 

95.     L.  M.     Gregg. 
Not  ashamed  of  Jesus... .Mails,  viii.  38. 

1  JESUS,  and  shall  it  -ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee ! 
Scorn'd  be  the  thought,  by  rich  and  poor, 

0  may  I  scorn  it  more  and  more. 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

[3  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  morning-star,  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  shall  yon  field 
Blush,  when  it  thinks  who  bids  it  yield  ? 
Yet  blush  I  must  while  I  adore  ; 

1  blush  to  think  I  yield  no  more.] 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  that  dear  friend 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend? 
No  !  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

6  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes,  I  may 
When  I've  no  crimes  to  wash  away; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
JNo  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save* 

7  Till  then,  (nor  is  my  boasting  vain,) 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain! 
And,  O  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me. 

96.     C.  M.     Fellows,  altered. 

Not  ashamed  of  Jesus Rom.  i.  19 2  Tim.  i  12 

1  DEAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning  love 
Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ? 


97  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

Wilt  thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  sufter'd  all  my  shame  ? 

And  shall  I  be  asham'd,  O  Lord, 

To  own  thy  precious  name  ? 

3  No,  Lord,  Fin  not  asham'd  of  thee, 

Nor  of  thy  cause  on  earth  ! 
O  do  not  be  asham'd  of  me, 
When  I  resign  my  breath. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield,  be  thou  my  sun  $ 

O  guide  me  all  my  days  ; 
And  let  my  feet  with  joy  run  on 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

97.  CM.  Heginbotlw?n 
Jesus  precious...  A  Pet.  ii.  7. 

1  BLEST  Jesus,  when  my  soaring  thought* 

O'er  all  thy  graces  rove, 
How  is  my  soul  in  transport  lost.... 
In  wonder,  joy,  and  love! 

2  Not  softest  strains  can  charm  mine  ear§, 

Like  thy  beloved  name ; 
Nor  aught  beneath  the  skies  inspire 
My  heart  with  equal  flame. 

3  Where'er  I  look,  my  wond'ring  eyes 

Unnumbered  blessings  see ; 
But  what  is  life,  with  all  its  bliss, 
If  once  compar'd  to  thee  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  rival  in  my  breast  ? 

Search,  Lord,  for  thou  canst  tell; 
If  aught  can  raise  my  passions  thus, 
Or  please  my  soul  so  well. 


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5  No,  thou  art  precious  to  my  heart, 
My  portion  and  my  joy  ; 
Forever  let  thy  boundless  grace 
My  sweetest  thoughts  employ. 

0  Wheo  nature  faints,  around  my  bed 

Let  thy  bright  glories  shine  ; 
And  death  shall  all  his  terrors  lose, 
In  raptures  so  divine. 

98.  C.  M.  Doddridge. 
Jesus  precious. ..A  Pet.  ii.  7. 

i  JESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name  ; 
*Tis  music  to  my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  souod  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  \n  ai. 

2  Yes,  tbcu  art  precious  to  my  soul, 

My  transport  and  my  trust ! 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys. 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  pow'rs  can  wish 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Zs  or  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart. 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there  ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care  ! 

b  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
With  my  last  laboring  breath  ; 
Then,  speechless,  clasp  thee  in  mine  arms. 
The  antidote  of  death. 

Q9.  G.  INI.  Steele. 
King  of  Saints. ...Rev.  xv.  3. 

1  COME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name 

And  joy  to  make  it  known, 


100  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

Hie  sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
Aod  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  Kiug,  your  Saviour,  crown'd 

With  glories  all  divine  ; 
And  tell  the  wond'ring  nations  round, 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  pow'r  and  boundless  grace, 

Iu  him  unite  their  rays; 
You  that  have  seen  his  lovely  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise  ? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  beauties  of  our  King; 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  we  long  and  wish  in  vain  ? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise  ! 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  O  happy  period  !  glorious  day  ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  pow'rs,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

100.  6.  4.  Kingsbury. 
Kmg\...Rev.  xv.  3. 

1  LET  us  awake  our  joys. 
Strike  up  with  cheerful  voice- 
Each  creature  sing ; 

Angels — begin  the  song, 
Mortals — the  strain  prolong, 
In  accents  sweet  and  strong, 
"  Jesus  is  King." 

2  Proclaim  abroad  his  name, 
Tell  of  his  matchless  fame— 

What  wonderedoue; 


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Shout  thro'  hells  dark  profound  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  resound, 
Till  the  high  heaveus  rebound, 
"  The  victory's  won." 

3  He  vanquish'd  sin  and  hell, 
And  the  last  foe  will  quell; 

Mourners  rejoice ! 
His  dying  love  adore, 
Praise  him  ijow  rais'd  in  pow'rr 
And  triumph  evermore, 

With  a  glad  voice. 

4  All  hail  the  glorious  day, 
Wheu  thro'  the  heavenly  way 

Lo,  he  shall  come  ! 
While  they  who  pierc'd  him  wail, 
His  promise  shall  not  fail, 
Saints,  see  your  King  prevail; 

Come,  dear  Lord,  come  ! 

101.  C.  M.  Hoskinso 
Lamb  of  God.. ..John  i.  29. 

1  SINNERS,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God 

Who  takes  away  our  guilt; 
Look  to  the  precious,  priceless  blood, 
That  Jews  and  Gentiles  spilt. 

2  From  heaven  he  came  to  seek  and  save* 

Leaving  his  blest  abode : 

To  ransom  us  himself  he  gave  ;. 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3  He  came  to  take  the  sinner's  place, 

And  shed  his  precious  blood  ; 
Let  Adam's  guilty,  ruin'd  race 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

4  Sinners,  to  Jesus  then  draw  near, 

Invited  by  his  word  j 


102  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear ; 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

5  Backsliders,  too,  the  Saviour  calls, 

And  washes  in  his  blood  ; 
Arise,  return  from  grievous  falls; 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

6  In  ev'ry  state,  and  time,  and  place, 

Nought  plead  but  Jesu's  blood; 
However  wretched  be  your  case, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

7  Spirit  of  Grace,  to  us  apply 

ImmanuePs  precious  blood, 
That  we  may,  with  thy  saints  on  high, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

102.  6.  4.  HilVs  Col. 
Lam6....Rev  v.  12. 

1  GLORY  to  God  on  high  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  reply, 

Praise  ye  his  name  I 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
And  sing  for  evermore, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  All  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 

Praising  his  name : 
We,  who  have  felt  his  blood, 
Sealing  our  peace  with  God, 
Sound  his  dear  name  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  his  came  ; 


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In  him  we  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice? 
Worthy  ihe  Lamb. 

4  What  tho'  we  change  our  place, 
Yet  we  shall  never  cease 

Praising  his  name  : 
To  him  our  songs  we  bring — 
Hail  him  our  gracious  King, 
And,  without  ceasing,  sing 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

103.     L.  M.     Steele. 
Life. ..John  xiv.  19. 

1  When  sins  and  fears  prevailing  rise. 
And  fainting  hope  almost  expires, 
Jesus,  to  theej  lift  mine  eyes — 
To  thee  1  breathe  my  soul's  desires. 

2  Art  thou  not  mine,  my  living  Lord  ? 
And  can  my  hope,  my  comfort  die, 
Fix'd  on  thy  everlasting  word — 

That  word  which  built  the  earth  and  sky  ? 

3  If  my  immortal  Saviour  lives, 
Then  my  immortal  life  is  sure; 
His  word  a  firm  foundation  gives; 
Here  let  me  build,  and  rest  secure. 

4  Here  let  my  faith  unshaken  dwell; 
In) movable  the  promise  stands  ; 
TSor  all  the  pow'rs  of  earth  or  hell 
Can  e'er  dissolve  the  sacred  bands. 

5  Here,  O  my  soul,  thy  trust  repose ! 
If  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 

jNTot  death  itself,  that  last  of  foes, 
Shall  break  a  union  so  divine, 
K 


104  1q5  characters  op  christ, 

104.  L.  M.  Hoskins. 
Light.... Isaiah  ix.  2.. ..2  Cor.  iv.  & 

1  GREAT  Light  of  life,  thou  nature's  Lord, 
Bring  light  from  darkness  by  thy  word ; 
Shine  in  our  hearts  in  mercy  shine, 

To  give  the  light  of  truth  divine, 

2  Light  of  our  souls  !  thyself  reveal; 
Thy  pow'r  and  presence  let  us  feel; 
And  know  and  see  thy  woud'rous  thing! 
Conceafd  from  prophets,  priests  and  kings; 

3  In  the  dear  face  of  Christ  our  God, 
His  righteousness  and  pardoning  blood. 
May  we  behold  our  all  ia  all, 

And  at  his  feet  of  mercy  fait. 

4  There  thy  perfections  shine  most  bright ; 
IVIay  we  heboid  them  with  delight; 
And  see  how  justice,  truth  and  grace 
Unite  and  smile  in  Jesu's  face. 

5  Great  sun  of  righteousness  !  arise — 
Open  our  long  benighted  eyes  ; 
Shine,  Jesus,  shine  from  day  to  day, 
Till  all  that's  dark  be  done  away, 

105.  L.  M.   Medley. 
Living  St  one.. .A  Pet*  ii.  4. 

1  COME,  happy  souls,  who  know  the  Lord..,, 
Who  love  and  trust  his  sacred  word  ; 
With  songs  of  praise  address  his  throne, 
And  Jesus  sing,  the  living  stone. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  and  precious  too 
Is  he,  in  each  believer's  view ; 
Built  upon  htm,  and  'stahlish'd  here, 
They  all  as  living  stones  appear. 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  IQ% 

3  Here  the  great  builder,  God,  wi  I  raise 
A  house,  a  temple,  for  his  praise ; 
Here  gospel  sacrifices  claim 
Acceptance,  thro'  the  Saviour's  Dame. 

4  View  the  vast  building... .see  it  rise; 

The  work  how  strong,  the  plan  how  wise  J 
Beauty  and  grandeur  all  divine, 
Throughout  the  whole  resplendent  shine. 

[5  Where'er  I  cast  my  eyes  abroad, 
I  see  the  labors  of  a  God  ; 
And  thro'  the  whole  there's  not  a  stone 
But  cost  the  builder's  heart  a  groan.] 

0  Soon  shall  the  top-stone  forth  be  brought, 
To  crown  the  work  his  love  has  wrought ; 
And  to  the  praise  of  sovereign  grace, 
Shall  loud  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

7  Jesus,  I  fly  alone  to  thee  ; 
A  living  stone  O  may  I  be, 
With  which  thou  wilt  this  building  raise, 
A  glorious  structure  to  thy  praise. 

106.  L.  M.   Medley. 
Loving-kindness.... Isaiah  Ixiii.  7... .Psalm  Ixiii.  3* 

1  AWAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise ; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 

His  loving- kindness,  O  how  free  ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruin'd  by  the  fall, 
Yet  lov'd  me  notwithstanding  all ; 
He  sav'd  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  great ! 

3  Tho1  num'rous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Tho'  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose ; 


107  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  strong ! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gather'd  thick  and  thunder'd  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood, 
His  loving-kindness,  O  how  good  ! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  tho*  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving-kindness  changes  not. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale — 
Soon  all  my  mortal  pow'rs  must  fail; 
O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving-kindness  siag  in  death  ! 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  world  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing,  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-kindness  in  the  skies. 

107.  L.  M.  Kent. 
"This  Man  shall  be  the  Peace,  c&r....Micah  v.  5. 

1  PEACE,  by  his  cross,  hath  Jesus  made, 
The  church's  everlasting  head. 

O'er  hell  and  sin,  hath  vict'ry  won, 
And  with  a  shout  to  glory  gone. 

2  Then  why,  dejected  saint,  dost  thou 
Thy  sorrows  nurse,  thy  head  thus  bow? 
Eternal  truth  declares  to  thee 

This  glorious  Man  thy  peace  shall  be. 

3  "When  o'er  thy  head  the  billows  roll, 
And  shades  of  sin  obscure  thy  soul ; 
When  thou  canst  no  deliv'rance  see, 
Yet  still  this  Man  thy  peace  shall  be: 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARK ATs'GEB.  108    109 

4  In  tribulation  s  thorny  maze, 

Or  on  the  mount  of  sov'reign  grace, 

Or  in  the  fire,  or  thro'  the  sea, 

This  glorious  Man  thy  peace  shall  be. 

5  Yea,  when  thine  eye  of  faith  is  dim, 
Rest  thou  thy  all  alone  on  him  : 
And  at  his  footstool  bow  the  knee, 
And  Israel's  God  thy  peace  shall  be. 

108.  C.  M.  Cennick. 

Me!cluscdec„..\ltb.  v.  6. 

1  THOU  dear  Redeemer. ...dying  Lamb ! 

I  love  to  hear  of  thee  ; 
No  music's  like  thy  charming  name. 

Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be.  HaL 

2  O  may  I  ever  hear  thy  voice 

In  mercy  to  me  speak ; 
And  in  my  priest  will  I  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec. 

3  My  Jesus  shall  be  still  my  theme. 

While  on  this  earth  I  stay ; 

I'll  sing  my  Jesu's  lovely  name, 

When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  I  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  his  favor'd  throng; 
Then  will  I  sing  more  sweet,  more  loud, 

And  Christ  shall  be  my  song.  Hal. 

109.  7s.  W— 

Nelchisedec... .Gen.  xiv.  18,  19....Heb.  vii.  17, 

1  King  of  Salem,  bless  my  soul f 
Make  a  wounded  sinner  whole  ! 
King  of  righteousness  and  peace. 
Let  not  thy  sweet  visits  cease! 

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1 10  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

2  Come,  refresh  this  soul  of  mine 
With  thy  sacred  bread  and  wine ! 
All  thy  love  tome  unfold, 

Half  of  which  cannot  be  told. 

3  Hail !  Melchisedec  divine  ! 

Thou,  great  High-priest,  shalt  be  mine ; 
AH  my  pow'rs  before  the  fall — 
Take  not  tithe  but  take  them  all. 

110.  C.  M.  Beets  Col 
Messenger  of  the  Covenant... Md\.  iii.  1. 

1  JESUS,  commission^  from  above, 

Descends  to  men  below  ; 
And  shews  from  whence  the  springs  of  love 
In  endless  currents  flow. 

2  He,  whom  the  boundless  heaven  adores. 

Whom  angels  long  to  sf  e, 
Quitted  with  joy  those  blissful  shores, 

Ambassador  to  me ! 
[3  To  me,  a  worm,  a  sinful  clod, 

A  rebel  all  forlorn — 
A  foe,  a  traitor  to  my  God, 

And  of  a  traitor  born ;] 

4  To  me,  who  never  sought  his  grace, 

Who  mock'd  his  sacred  word ; 
Who  never  knew  or  lov'd  his  face; 
And  all  his  will  abhor'd ; 

5  To  me,  who  could  not  even  praise, 

When  his  kind  heart  I  knew ; 
But  sought  a  thousand  devious  ways, 
Rather  than  keep  the  true. 
(5  Yet  this  redeeming  angel  came, 
So  vile  a  worm  to  bless ; 


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He  took  with  gladness  ail  my  sharae, 
And  gave  his  righteousness. 

7  O,  that  my  lauguid  heart  might  glow 
With  ardour  all  divine, 
And  for  more  love  than  seraphs  know, 
Like  burning  seraphs  shine  ! 

111.    L.  M.     Necdham. 
Messiah....Gen.  xlix.  10.. ..Dan.  ix.  26. ...Hag.  ii.  9. 

1  GLORY  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 
'Who  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love; 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  ye  can, 
Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man ! 

2  O,  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
Than  his  dear  only  Son  to  send  ? 
That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live. 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive ! 

[3  Messiah's  come — with  joy  behold 
The  days  by  prophets  long  foretold; 
Judah,  thy  royal  sceptre's  broke, 
And  time  still  proves  what  Jacob  spoke 

4  Daniel,  thy  weeks  are  all  expir'd, 
The  time  prophetic  seals  required  ; 
Cut  off  for  sins,  but  not  his  own, 
Thy  Priuce  Messiah  did  atone. 

5  Thy  famous  temple,  Solomon, 
Is  by  the  latter  far  outshone  ; 

It  wanted  not  thy  glitt'ring  store... 
Messiah's  presence  grae'd  it  more.] 

€  TVe  see  the  prophecies  fulfill' d 
Iu  Jesus,  that  most  wond'rous  child  : 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine . 


i  1-&  CHARACTERS  OF  CMRTST 

7  Jesus,  thy  gospel  firmly  stands, 
A  blessing  to  these  favoured  lands; 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead. 

112.  L.  M.    Medley. 
Morning- star—.Hev.  xxii.  1 0. 
[1  WTTrl  joy,  ye  saints  attend,  and  raise 
Your  voices  in  harmious  praise ; 
Blest  Spirit,  ev'ry  heart  prepare, 
To  sing  the  bright,  the  Morning  star.] 

2  In  glory  bright  the  Saviour  reigns, 
And  endless  grandeur  there  sustains; 
We  view  his  beams,  and  from  afar 
Hail  him  the  bright  the  Morning-star. 

3  Blest  Star!  where'er  his  lustre  shines, 
He  all  the  soul  with  grace  refines; 
And  makes  each  happy  saint  declare, 
He  is  the  bright,  the  Morning-star. 

4  Sweet  Star !  his  influence  is  divine ; 
Life,  peace,  and  joy,  attending  shine; 
Death,  hell,  and  sin,  before  him  flee : 
The  bright,  the  Morning  star  is  he. 

5  Great  Star !  in  whom  salvation  dwells, 
His  beam  the  thickest  cloud  dispels ; 
The  grossest  darkness  flies  afar, 
Before  this  bright,  this  Morning-star. 

6  Most  glorious  Star !  be  thou  our  guide, 
Nov  from  our  souls  thy  splendor  hide; 
Let  nothing  thy  sweet  beams  debar, 
Thou  only  bright  and  Morning-star. 

7  Eterual  Star!  our  songs  shall  rise, 
When  we  shall  meet  thee  in  the  skies; 
And,  in  eternal  anthems,  there 

Praise  thee,  the  bright,  the  Morning-star. 


1LFHABETICALLY  4RR1NGEB.  1  13 

113.  L.  M.    Medley. 
One  thing  needful. ..Ajokz  x.  42. 

1  JESUS,  engrave  it  on  my  heart, 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art! 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 
But  never,  never,  Lord,  from  thee ! 

2  Needful  art  thou  to  make  me  live; 
Needful  art  thou  all  grace  to  give; 
Needful  to  guide  me  lest  I  stray ; 
Needful  to  help  me  evry  day. 

3  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood; 
Needful  is  thy  correcting  rod; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care; 
Needful  thy  all-prevailing  prayer. 

4  Needful  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford; 
Needful  thy  promise  to  impart 
Fresh  life  and  vigor  to  my  heart: 

5  Needful  art  thou  to  be  my  stay 
Thro*  ail  life's  dark  and  thorny  way; 
Nor  less  in  death  thou'lt  needful  be. 
When  I  yield  up  my  soul  to  thee. 

6  Needful  art  thou  to  raise  my  dust 
In  shining  glory  with  the  just; 
Needful  when  I  in  heaven  appear, 
To  crown,  and  to  present  me  there* 

[T  Needful  art  thou  my  Lord,  my  love, 
To  tune  my  golden  harp  above ; 
Needful  art  thou,  my  God,  ray  King, 
While  to  eternity  I  sing.] 

8  Then  shall  my  soul,  with  joy  supreme. 
Dwell  on  the  dear  delightful  theme, 
Glory  and  praise  be  ever  his, 
The  one  thing  needful  Jesus  is  t 


J14  115       CHARACTERS  OF  €HRIST 

114.  L.  M.    Kent. 
Paschal  Limb. ...Ex.  xii.  3.. .13. 

1  THE  Paschal  Lnmb  which  Israel  slew, 
Ye  seed  of  Jacob,  speaks  to  you — 
Holds  Jesus  forth  from  blemish  free, 
Whose  blood's  a  peaceful  sign  to  thee, 

2  If  sprinkled  o'er  thy  conscience  now, 
How  greatly  lov'd  and  blest  art  thou ; 
Thousands  there  are  who  never  see 
This  peaceful  sign  made  known  to  thee. 

3  Made  known  to  whom  ?  to  those  approv'd> 
God's  own  elect,  In  Christ  belov'd ; 
They,  only  they,  are  led  to  see 

This  peaceful  sign  made  known  to  thee. 

4  Then  why,  n>y  soul,  shouldst  thou  despair, 
And  doubt  thy  Saviour's  constant  care? 
Torn  from  himself  thou  canst  not  be ; 

His  blood's  a  peaceful  sign  to  thee. 

5  And  when  thy  God  shall  bid  thee  rise 

To  join  the  chorus  of  the  skies,  | 

This  thy  support  in  death  shall  be— 
His  blood's  a  peaceful  sign  to  thee. 

115.  CM.    Steele. 

Pearl  of  great  Price....  Matt.  xiii.  40. 

1  YE  glitt'riog  toys  of  earth,  adieu, 

A  nobler  choice  be  mine ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view— • 
A  treasure  all  divine. 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  bates  of  cerise ; 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense  ! 

[3  Jcstis,  to  multitudes  unknown — 
O  name  divinely  sweet! 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.       116    117 

Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
Wealth,  honor,  pleasure  meet.] 

A  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 
Their  boasted  stores*  resign, 
With  joy  I  would  renounce  them  all. 
For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart 

Of  this  dear  gift  possest, 
I'd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

6  Dear  Sov'reigo  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine; 
Accept  the  praise  that  grace  inspires, 
Since  1  can  call  thee  mine ! 

116.  CM.    Mason. 
Pearl  of  great  Price. ...MM.  xiii.  46. 

1  I'VE  found  the  pearl  of  greatest  price; 

My  heart  exults  for  joy; 
And  sing  I  must,  a  Christ  1  have — 
O  what  a  Christ  have  I ! 

2  Christ  is  my  father  and  my  friend^ 

My  brother  and  my  love ; 
My  head,  my  hope,  my  counsellor. 
My  advocate  above. 

3  My  Christ,  he  is  the  heaven  of  heaveo; 

My  Christ  what  shall  I  call? 
My  Christ  is  first,  my  Christ  is  last^ 
My  Christ  is  all  in  all. 

117.  L.M.    Steele. 
Great  Physician.. ..  Jer.  viii.  22. 

DEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made;; 

Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas,  is  nature's  aid ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's  poVr, 


118  CHARACTERS  Off  CHRIST 

2  Sin  like  a  raging  fever,  reigns 
With  fatal  strength  in  ev'ry  part; 
The  dire  contagion  fills  the  veins, 
And  spreads  its  poison  to  the  heart. 

3  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found? 
And  is  no  kind  Physician  nigh, 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  for  ever  fly  ? 

4  There  is  a  great  Physician  near; 
Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give ! 

5  See  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 
Life,  health,  and  bliss,  abundant  flow* 
5Tis  only  this  dear,  sacred  flood, 
Caa  ease  thy  pain  and  heal  thy  wo. 

113.  C.  M.    Beck's  Col. 

Physician.... Matt.  iv.  24. 

1  JESUS,  since  thou  are  still  to-day, 

As  yesterday  the  same; 
Present  to  heal,  in  me  display 
The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Since  thou  delightest  still  to  do 

Thy  needy  creatures  good, 
On  me,  that  I  thy  praise  may  show, 
Be  all  thy  wonders  show'd. 

Leper.r.M*rk  I  40,41. 

3  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat ! 
With  pitying  eye,  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  i'cet. 

A  Loathsome  and  vile,  and  sclf-abhorr'd: 
I  sink  bei?eath  my  sin; 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  i  IS 

But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  cau  make  me  clean. 

Deaf  and  f/um6....Mark  vii.  37, 

5  Tbou  see^t  me  deaf  to  thy  commands^ 

Open,  O  Lord,  mine  ear; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  withered  hands 
To  thee  in  humble  prayer. 

6  Silent,  alas!  thou  know?st  how  long 

My  voice  I  cannot  raise ; 
But  O,  when  thou  shalt  loose  my  tongue, 
The  dumb  shall  sing  thy  praise. 
Lame.. ..John  v.  2 — 4. 

7  Lame,  at  the  pool  J  still  am  seen. 

Waiting  to  find  relief; 
While  mauy  others  venture  in, 
And  wash  away  their  grief. 

Z  JSow  speak  my  mind,  m)  conscience  sound. 
And  then  my  strength  employ  ; 
Like  as  the  hart,  my  soul  shall  bound— 
The  lame  shall  leap  for  joy. 

£/?W....Matt.  xx.  30-— 34. 

9  If  thou,  my  God,  art  passing  by, 
O  let  me  find  thee  near; 
Jesus  in  mercy  hear  my  cry, 
"  Thou  son  of  David r  hear, 

10  See,  I  am  waiting  in  thy  way, 

For  thee,  the  heavenly  light; 
Command  me  to  be  brought,  and  say? 
4i  Sinner,  receive  thy  sight/3 

Possessed.. ..Luke  viiL  35,  36. 

11  Cast  out  ihy  foes  and  let  them  still 

To  thy  great  name  submit; 

L 


119    120  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

Clothe  with  thy  righteousness,  aud  heal, 
And  place  me  at  thy  feet. 

12  From  sin,  the  guilt,  the  pow'r  the  pain, 
Thou  wilt  release  my  soul ; 
Lord,  I  believe,  and  not  in  vain, 
For  thou  wilt  make  me  whole. 

119.  CM.    Kent. 
Physicians.. ..Mark  v.  25 — 34. 

1  YE  sin-sick  souls,  dismiss  your  fears..* 

The  halt,  the  lame,  the  blind ; 
Come,  touch  the  garment  Jesus  wears.. , 
Your  healing  there  you'll  find. 

2  Surrounded  with  ten  thousand  cares, 

And  sad  beyond  degree ; 
Yet  in  this  garment  Jesus  wears, 
There's  healing  still  for  thee. 

3  Come  stretch  the  wither'd  hand  to-day, 

For  Christ  is  passing  by ; 

Your  case  admits  of  no  delay, 

Unless  ye  touch,  ye  die. 

4  One  touch  of  this  celestial  robe 

Speaks  pardon  to  the  soul ; 
When  sins  more  pond'rous  than  the  globe 
Across  the  conscience  roll. 

5  Thro'  ev'ry  crowd  to  Jesus  press 

When  sin  torments  the  mind; 
Peace,  pard'ning  blood,  and  righteousness, 
Iu  his  dear  name  you'll  find. 

120.  C.  M.    Anon. 
Physician,  or  the  Leper  hcalcd....MdXU  viii.  2,  3. 

1  JESUS,  my  dreadful  leprosy- 
Oppresses  me  with  grief; 
Here  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall 
For  pity  aod  relief. 


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2  I  am  unholy  and  unclean, 

Apply  thy  grace  to  me  ; 
For  thou  art  able,  if  thou  wilt, 
To  heal  my  leprosy. 

3  Compassion  moves  his  tender  heart, 

And,  with  a  gracious  word, 
He  speaks,  "I  will," — and  with  a  touch 
The  leprous  Jew  restor'd. 

4  Ye  leprous  souls,  to  Jesus  come, 

With  sin,  a  worse  disease  : 
'Tis  he  can  heal  your  maladies, 
And  give  your  conscience  ease. 

5  He  can,  by  his  Almighty  grace, 

Heal  each  poor  leprous  soul ; 

Come,  guilty,  filthy,  as  you  are, 

And  he  will  make  you  whole. 

121.  CM.    Hoskins. 
Pilot,  or  Saint's  Safety  in  Death....  Acts  xxvii.  44, 

1  NONE  that  embark  at  God's  command 

For  heaven,  can  e'er  be  lost ; 
AH  safe  escape  to  Canaan's  land, 
However  tern  pest- toss'd. 

2  Tho'  winds  may  blow,  and  storms  arise, 

And  rocks  and  sands  appear  ; 
The  Saviour  to  his  people  flies, 
And  bids  them  not  to  fear. 

3  Tho'  seeming  on  destruction's  brink 

While  the  dread  tempests  roar ; 
However  toss'd,  they  shall  not  sink, 

But  safely  reach  the  shore. 
i  Tho'  neither  sun  nor  stars  appear 

For  many  days  in  sight; 
Trust  in  the  Lord,  be  of  good  cheer, 

And  he  shall  guide  you  righu 


122  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

5  Then  let  the  saints  in  God  confide, 
And  on  his  promise  rest  ; 
They  shall  the  storms  of  life  outride, 
And  be  for  ever  blest. 

1 22.     1 48th.c     Huntingdon's  Col 
Pilot. ...Luke  viii.  22. 
1;       JESUS,  at  thy  command, 
I  launch  into  the  deep, 
And  leave  my  native  land, 
"Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep  : 
For  thee  I  fain  would  all  resign, 
And  sail  to  heaven  with  thee  and  thine* 
£2      What  tho'  the  seas  are  broad  ? 
What  tho'  the  waves  are  strong  ? 
What  tho'  tempestuous  storms 
Distress  me  ail  along  ? 
Yet  what  are  seas  or  stormy  wind, 
Compared  to  Christ,  the  sinner's  Friend?] 

3  Christ  is  my  pilot  wise ; 
My  compass  is  his  word  ; 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 
While  I  have  such  a  Lord! 

I  trust  his  faithfulness  and  pow'r, 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

4  Tho'  rocks  and  quicksand's  deep 
Thro'  all  my  passage  lie, 

"Yet  Christ  shall  safely  keep, 
And  guide  me  with  his  eye  : 
How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop, 
That  bears  the  world  and  all  things  up!, 

5  By  faith  I  see  the  land, 
The  port  of  endless  rest; 
My  soul,  thy  sails  expand, 
And  fly  to  jesu's  breast ! 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  123 

O  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  hhore, 
Where  winds  and  waves  distress  no  more. 
3       Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 
And  all  my  storms  subside ; 
Then  to  my  succor  fly, 
And  keep  me  near  thy  side: 
For  more  the  trech'rous  calm  I  dread, 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 
7       Come,  heavenly  wind,  and  blow 
A  prosp'rous  gale  of  grace, 
To  wait  me  from  be  ow, 
To  heaven,  my  destiu'd  place : 
Then,  in  full  sail,  my  port  I'll  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind! 
123,    143th.     Bodn. 
Great  High  Priest....Ueb.  vii.  25. 

1  OUR  great  High- Priest  we  sing, 
His  dying  love  adore  ; 

We  hail  our  rising  King 

Who  lives  :or  evermore. 
He  ouly  can  our  wants  relieve, 
And  sinners  to  the  utmost  save, 

2  Why  then  indulge  despair, 
Tho'  suuk  in  deepest  guilt  ? 
We  hear  his  voice  declare, 
For  such  his  blood  w  as  spilt : 

In  his  dear  hands  my  soul  I  leavc5 
For  he  can  to  the  utmost  save. 

3  Believing  souls,  rejoice  ! 
On  Jesu's  grace  depend  ; 
The  objects  of  his  choice, 
He  loves  you  to  the  end  : 

With  holy  boldness  dare  believe, 
Your  Lord  will  to  the  utmost  save, 
L2 


124  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

124.     1 48th.     Kent. 

Great  HighPriest...Ex.  xxviii.  29....Heb.  ix.  1 1, 12. 

1       BEHOLD  the  holy  place, 
With  Aaron  entering  in, 
To  make  for  Israel's  race 
A  sacrifice  for  sin  : 
In  him  the  type  of  Jesus  see, 
Who  trod  the  holy  place  for  thee. 

[2       Without  a  victim  slain, 

As  constant  as  the  day, 

None  could  remission  gain, 

ISo  sins  were  put  away  : 
Here,  in  the  gospel  myst'ry,  see 
How  Christ  should  set  the  guilty  free.] 

3  Ere  on  the  bloody  tree 
The  sinner's  debts  he  paid, 
Slain  in  the  great  decree, 
He  stood  the  cov'nant  head, 

Till  that  divine  illustrious  day, 
When  sin  by  him  was  borne  away. 

4  While  he  expiring  hung, 

The  blood- bought  throng  on  high, 

In  loud  hosannas  sung 

44  Redemption's  now  brought  nigh  :'5 
They  went  to  heaven  to  rest  with  God, 
Upon  the  credit  of  his  blood. 

5  His  sacrifice  to  God 

Hath  pleased  the  father  well; 

The  odours  of  his  blood 

Afford  a  fragrant  smell : 
Perfum'd  with  this,  his  saints  shall  rise 
To  realms  of  bliss  beyond  the  skies* 


Alphabetically  arranged.       125  12b 

125.    L.  M.     Gibbons. 

Ransom.... Isaiah  xl.  2. 
c;I  COME,"  the  great  Redeemer  cries, 
Ci  A  year  of  freedom  to  declare ; 
"  From  debts  and  bondage  to  discharge, 
"  And  Jews  and  Greeks  the  grace  shall  share. 

"  A  day  of  vengeance  I  proclaim, 
"But  not  ou  man  the  storm  shall  fall; 
"  On  me  its  thunders  shall  descend, 
"  My  strength,  my  love  sustain  them  all." 

Stupeodous  favor !  matchless  grace ! 
Jesus  has  dy'd  that  we  might  live — 
Not  worlds  below,  nor  worlds  above, 
Could  so  divine  a  ransom  give. 

To  him  who  lov'd  our  ruin'd  race, 
And  for  our  lives  laid  down  his  own5 
Let  songs  of  joyful  praises  rise, 
Sublime,  eternal  %s  his  Qirone, 

126.    CM.     Medley. 
My  Record  is  on  high.... Job  xvi  10. 

1  MY  soul,  arise !  shake  off  thy  fears, 

And  wipe  thy  sorrows  dry; 
Jesus  ia  heavpn  thy  witness  bearsj 
Thy  record  is  on  high. 

2  Above  this  world  of  sins  and  pains, 

Beyond  the  glitt'ring  sky, 
My  witness  still  in  heaven  remains— 
My  record  is  on  high. 

3  Cheerful  I'll  bow  to  all  his  will, 

And  at  his  footstool  lie ; 
My  witness  lives  in  heaven,  and  still 
My  record  is  on  high. 

4  Behold,  my  soul,  whate'er  betides* 

Thou  shalt  not,  canst  not  die ; 


127  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

My  witness  still  in  heaven  abides— 
My  record  is  on  high. 

5  Thus  while  I  sing  of  Christ,  my  Lord, 
And  angels'  harps  outvie, 
My  witness  still  in  heaven  ador'd — 
My  record  is  on  high. 

127.    L.  M.     Medley. 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth... .Job  xix.  25* 
1   1  KNO VV  that  my  Redeemer  lives; 
What  comfort  this  sweet  sentence  gives! 
He  lives,  he  lives,  who  once  was  dead, 
He  lives,  my  ever  living  head. 

[2  He  lives  triumphant  from  the  grave, 
He  lives  eternally  to  save, 
He  lives  ail  glorious  in  the  sky, 
He  lives  exalted  there  on  high.] 

3  He  lives  to  bless  me  witli  his  love, 
He  lives  to  plead  for  me  above, 
He  lives  my  hungry  soul  to  feed, 
He  lives  to  help  in  time  of  need. 

A  He  lives  to  grant  me  rich  supply, 
He  lives  to  guide  me  with  his  eye, 
He  lives  to  comfort  me  when  faint, 
He  lives  to  hear  my  soul's  complaint* 

5  He  lives  to  silence  all  my  fears, 
He  lives  to  stop  and  wipe  my  tears, 
He  lives  to  calm  my  troubled  heart, 
He  lives,  all  blessings  to  impart. 

%  He  lives  my  kind,  wise,  heavenly  friend, 
He  lives  and  loves  me  to  the  end, 
He  lives,  and  while  he  lives,  I'll  sing, 
He  lives  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king, 

1  He  lives,  and  grants  me  daily  breath, 
He  lives,  aad  I  shall  conquer  death, 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.        128    12S 

He  lives  my  mansion  to  prepare, 
He  lives  to  bring  me  safely  there. 
8  He  lives,  ail  glory  to  his  name  ! 
He  lives,  my  Jesus,  still  the  same; 

0  the  sweet  joy  this  sentence  gives, 

1  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives  ! 

128.  L.  M.     Kent. 

Praise  to  the  R:dermer.  ..Lev.  xvi.  9 — 22- 

1  O  THAT  I  had  a  seraph's  fire, 
His  raptrous  song  and  golden  lyre, 
To  chant  the  love  and  grace  supreme, 
Reveal'd  as  in  the  gospel  scheme. 

2  Here's  pardon  for  transgressions  past... 
It  matters  not  how  black  their  cast ; 
And,  O  my  soul,  with  wonder  view, 
For  sins  to  come,  here's  pardon  too. 

2  When  Jesus  dy'd,  their  debts  were  paid, 
Whose  sin  lay  on  this  Scape-Goafs  head; 
Was  to  the  trackless  desert  drove, 
And  buried  in  eternal  love. 

4  In  tins  abyss  of  love  profound, 

When  sought  for  they  shall  not  be  found; 
Hid  from  Jehovah's  piercing  eye, 
There,  in  oblivion's  shades,  they  lie. 

5  The  nation  thus  redeem 'd  from  sin, 
Were  chosen,  lov'd,  and  blest  in  him; 
And  while  he  lives,  they  ne'er  shall  die, 
For  they  are  his  by  cov'nant-tie. 

129.  C.1\L    Steele. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer....}  Pet  iii.  18. 

1  TO  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred  song: ! 
-O  may  his  love,  (immortal  flame,) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 


130  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

2  His  love,  what  mortal  thought  can  reach  ? 

What  mortal  tongue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
In  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high... 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss, 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die ! 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place, 

And  suflfer'd  in  his  stead; 

For  man,  (O  miracle  of  grace!) 

For  man  the  Saviour  bled ! 

5  J3ear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thy  atoning  blood  ! 
By  this  are  sinners  suatch'd  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

6  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue ; 
Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

130.    C.  M.     Meyer's  Col. 
Redeemer,  or  Jesus  seen  of  Angels... A  Tim.  iii.  16. 

1  BEYOND  the  glitt'ring,  starry  skies, 

Far  as  th'  eternal  hills, 
There,  in  the  boundless  worlds  of  light. 
Our  dear  Redeemer  dwells. 

2  Legions  of  angels  round  his  throne 

In  countless  armies  shine ; 
At  his  right  hand,  with  golden  harps, 
They  offer  songs  divine. 

3  "  Hail,  glorious  Prince  of  peace,"  they  cry, 

u  Whose  uuexampFd  love 
*  Mov'd  thee  to  quit  those  glorious  realms, 
4t  And  royalties  above." 


ALPH1BETICALLV  ARRANGED.  1  3 J 

4  Thro'  all  his  travels  here  below« 

They  did  his  steps  attend  ; 
Oft  wonti'dns:  how,  or  where,  at  last, 
This  mystic  scene  would  end! 

5  They  saw  his  heart  transfix'd  with  wounds, 

And  view'd  the  crimson  gore; 
They  saw  him  break  the  bars  of  death, 
Which  none  e'er  broke  before. 

3  They  brought  his  chariot  from  above, 
To  bear  him  to  his  throne; 
Clapp'd  their  triumphant  wings,  and  crjM; 
"  The  glorious  work  i3  done." 

131.    8s.    Francis. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer* 

1  MY  grafcious  Redeemer  I  love  ! 
His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim. 
And  joia  with  the  armies  above. 
To  shout  his  adorable  name, 

2  To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 
Shall  be  my  eternal  employ, 
And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless  ineffable  joy. 

3  He  freely  redeem'd,  with  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God. 
And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell. 

A  Ye  palaces,  sceptres,  and  crou  ns, 
Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey  ; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  souiid^ 
Aud  pass  in  a  moment  away. 

5  The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestow?, 
,Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine; 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows — 
My  God,  my  Redeemer,  is  mine* 


332  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

132.    7s.     Conycr's  Col. 
Refuge  from  the  storm....'De\it.  xxxiii.  27. 

1  JESUS,  lover  of  raj  soul, 
Let  ine  to  thy  bosom  fly  ; 
"While  the  billows  uear  me  roll, 
"While  the  tempest  still  is  high  I 

2  Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide, 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  havea  guide; 

0  receive  my  soul  at  last  I 
■   &  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee ; 
Leave,  ah  !  leave  me  not  alone — • 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 

4  AH  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd  ; 
All  my  help  from  thee  I  brings 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing. 

5  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want; 
Boundless  love  in  thee  I  find ; 
liaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 
Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind, 

6  Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

1  am  all  unrighteousness ; 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am — 
Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

7  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found; 
Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sin ; 

Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 
Let  me  feel  them  flow  within. 

3  Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art; 
Freely  let  me  take  of  thee ; 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart- 
Rise  to  all  eternity ! 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  133    134 

]33.    8s.     Maxwell. 
Riches  of  Christ. ..Eph.  iii.  3. 

1  HOW  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth? 
How  shall  I  his  beauties  declare  ? 

O  how  shall  I  speak  of  his  worth, 
Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are  ? 

2  His  angels  can  never  express, 

Nor  saints,  who  sit  nearest  his  thronc3 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace ; 
O  no !  'tis  a  mist'ry  unknown. 

3  In  him  all  the  fullness  of  God 
For  ever  transcendently  shines; 
The  Father's  anointed  he  stood 
To  finish  his  glorious  desigus. 

4  Tho'  once  he  was  nail'd  to  the  cross, 
Vile  rebels  fast  bound  to  set  free, 
His  glory  sustained  no  loss ; 
Eternal  his  kingdom  shall  be. 

5  O  sinners,  believe  and  adore 
The  Saviour  so  rich  to  redeem  I 
No  creature  can  ever  explore 
The  treasures  cf  goodness  in  him. 

§  He  riches  has  ever  in  store, 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste : 

Here's  pardon.. .here's  grace,  yea,  and  more**~ 

Here's  glory  eternal  at  last. 

134.    L.M.     Wesley, 
Lord  our  Righteousness. ...Tsa.  xiv.  24....Jer.  xxiii.  6, 
1  JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds  in  these  array'd. 
With  Joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 
M 


3,35  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRT3r 

2  When  from  the  dust  of  death  I  rise; 
To  claim  my  mausion  iu  the  skies, 
E'en  theo  shall  this  be  all  my  plea... 
Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  dy'd  for  me. 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
Fully,  thro'  thee,  absolv'd  I  am 

From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame, 

4  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God* 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood. 
Saviour  of  sinners,  thee  proclaim, 
Sinners,  of  whom  the  chief  I  am. 

5  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruio'd  nature  sinks  in  years ; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue# 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

6  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice, 
Now  bid  thy  banish'd  ones  rejoice ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  our  Righteousness. 

135.    L.  M.     Newton. 
That  Rock  was  Christ....Ex.  xvii.  6....1  Cor.  x.  4. 

1  WHEN  Israel's  tribes  were  parch'd  with  thirst. 
Forth  from  the  rock  the  waters  burst; 

And,  all  their  future  journey  through, 
Yielded  them  drink  and  comfort  too. 

2  In  Moses'  rod  a  type  they  saw 
Of  his  severe  and  fi'ry  law ; 
The  smitten  rock  prefigur'd  h;m, 

From  whose  pierc'd  side  all  blessings  stream. 
4  But  ah !  the  types  were  all  too  faint, 
His  Borrows  or  bis  worth  to  paint ; 


ALPHABETICALLY  AKR4NGED.  136 

Slight  was  the  stroke  of  Moses'  rod, 
But  heendur'd  Ihe  wrath  of  God. 

4  Thur  outward  rock  could  feel  no  pain, 
But  ours  was  wounded,  bruis'd,  and  slain; 
That  rock  gave  but  a  uat'ry  flood, 

But  Jesus  pour'd  forth  streams  of  blood. 

5  The  earth  is  like  their  wilderness. 
A  land  of  drought  and  sore  distress ; 
Without  one  stream,  from  pole  to  pole, 
To  satis'y  a  thirsty  soul. 

6  But  let  the  Saviour's  praise  resound ; 
la  him  refreshing  streams  are  found ; 
Which  pardon,  strength,  and  comfort  give, 
And  thirsty  sinners  drink,  and  live. 

130.     lis.     Bennett. 

Lead  me  to  the  Rock  thai  is  higher  than  I. ...Vs.  lxi.  2. 

[1  CONVJI^C'D  as  a  sinner,  to  Jesus  I  come, 
Inform'd  by  the  gospel  for  such  there  is  room  ; 
Overuhelm'd  with  sorrow  for  sin  will  1  cry, 
Lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ! 

2  When  tempted  by  satan  my  Saviour  to  leave, 
W  ho  sets  forth  religion  as  meant  to  deceive, 
J'll  claim  my  relation  to  Jesus  on  high — 
The  rock  of  salvation  that's  higher  than  I ! 

j3  When  God  from  my  soul  shall  his  presence  remove* 
To  try  by  his  absence  the  strength  of  my  love, 
I'll  jest  on  the  promise  of  Jesus,  and  try 
The  force  of  that  rock  which  is  higher  than  I  ! 

4  When  sorely  afflicted,  and  ready  to  faint, 
B? fore  my  Redeemer  1*11  spread  my  complaint; 
'Midst  storms  and  distresses  my  soul  shall  rely 
On  Jesus,  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  1 1] 


137  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

5  When  weak  and  encompass'd  with  numberless  foes* 
Attempting  my  happiness  here  to  oppose, 
I'll  look  to  the  Saviour  of  sinners,  and  cry, 
Lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  (han  1 1 

[6  When  I  my  poor  feelings  with  others  compare, 
And  learn  from  reflection  what  mercies  I  share  I 
My  backsliding  heart  is  constraint!  to  reply, 
Lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ! 

7  When  judgments,  O  Lord,  are  abroad  in  the  land, 
And  merited  vengeance  descends  from  thy  hand  t 
O'erwhelm'd  with  the  sight,  for  protection  I'll  fly, 
And  hide  in  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ! 

8  When  summon'd  by  death  before  God  to  appear, 
Thy  free-grace  supporting.  I'll  yield  without  fear! 
Most  gladly  I'll  venture  with  Jesus  on  high, 

To  enter  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I  ! 

9  'Tis  there,  with  the  chosen  of  Jesus,  I  long 
To  dwell,  and  eternally  join  in  the  song 

Of  praising  and  blessing,  with  angels  on  high, 
Christ  Jesus,  the  rock  that  is  higher  than  I ! 

137.    L.M.     Medley. 
Christ  (he  Root  and  Off  spring  o/David....'Rev.xxiiAG. 
1  ALL  hail,  thou  great  Immanuel ! 
Thy  love,  thy  glory,  who  can  tell  ? 
Angels,  and  all  the  heavenly  host, 
Are  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

[2  Mortals,  with  reverential  songs, 

Take  this  dear  name  upon  your  tongues; 
W7ith  holy  fear  attempt  his  praise, 
Iu  solemn,  yet  triumphant  lays,] 

3  Among  a  thousand  forms  of  love, 
In  which  he  shines  and  smiles  above, 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  138 

This  vrith  peculiar  joy  we  view, 
He's  David's  root  and  offspring  too, 

4  There  Jesus,  in  the  glorious  plan, 
Shines,  the  great  God,  the  wond'rous  man! 
As  God,  the  root  of  all  our  bliss, 

As  man,  the  branch  of  righteousness. 

5  Ail  hail,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord ! 
All  bail,  thou  co-essential  word  ! 

All  hail,  thou  root  and  branch  divine! 
All  hail,  and  be  the  glory  thine ! 

133.   L.  M.     Wheeler. 
I  am  the  Rose  of  Sharon.... Cant.  ii.  1. 

1  SEE,  from  the  vineyard  Jesus  comes, 
Bringing  his  spice  and  rich  perfumes; 
When  shades  of  night  my  eyelids  close^ 
Sweet  is  the  smell  of  Sharon's  Rose. 

2  His  beauty's  white  with  lovely  grace, 
When  thro'  the  garden  him  I  trsce; 
'Tis  by  the  sweet  perfumes  which  flow 
That  1  the  Rose  of  Sharou  know. 

3  If  him  I  trace  to  Calvary, 

And  see  him  hang  and  bleed  and  die, 
I  view  the  wound  that  open'd  wide, 
The  Rose  of  Sharon's  pierced  side. 

4  Of  matchless  love  my  soul  can  tell : 
He  hath  redeem \i  my  soul  from  hell; 
His  wounds  pour'd  out  a  double  flood..., 
The  Rose  of  Sharon's  red  with  blood. 

5  When  I  am  number'd  with  the  dead, 
And  my  remains  in  dust  are  laid ; 
My  grave  has  no  malignant  air; 
The  Rose  of  Sharon  rested  there. 

U  2 


139    140  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

6  When  the  last  trumpet  loud  shall  sound, 
And  wake  my  dust  beneath  the  ground, 
I  shall  arise,  rejoice  to  hear 

The  Rose  of  Sharon  is  so  near. 

7  Then  shall  I  with  my  God  ascend, 
To  dwell  where  pleasures  never  end; 
Of  Sharon's  glories  I  shall  sing, 

My  Lord,  my  Saviour,  and  my  King. 

139.    S.  M.     Anon. 
I  am  the  Rose  of  Sharon.. ..Cant,  ii.  I. 

1  IN  Sharon's  lovely  Rose, 
Immortal  beauties  shine ; 

Its  sweet,  refreshing  fragrance  shows 
I(s  origin  divine. 

2  How  blooming  and  how  fair! 
O  may  my  happy  breast 

This  lovely  Rose  for  ever  wear. 
And  be  supremely  blest ! 
1 40.     11 2th.     Brackcnburifs  CoL 
Samson...tJu(\ges  xvi.  26.. .30. 

1  SAMSON  the  theatre  o'erthrew, 
And  thousands  at  his  death  he  slew; 
But  lo!  our  Sampson  from  the  skies, 
A  more  triumphant  conqu'ror,  dies; 
A  nobler  victory  obtains, 

And  heaven  for  all  his  Israel  gains. 

2  He,  by  the  pangs  of  death  opprest, 

With  out-stretch'd  hands  the  pillars  wrest, 
Compass'd  with  toes  he  bow'd  his  head... 
For  mercy,  not  for  vengeance  pray'd... 
TJtter'd  his  last  expiring  groan, 
And  pull'd  th'  infernal  kingdom  down; 

3  The  author  dire  of  sin  and  death, 
He  slew  by  yielding  up  his  breath; 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.        141    142 

The  pow'rs  of  darkness  he  destroyed, 
And  made  their  hellish  boastings  void; 
Dy'd  with  Phiiistians— but  arose 
Triumphant  o'er  his  slaughter'd  foes, 
141.    CM.     Steele. 
Saviour. ...John  iv.  42. 

1  THE  Saviour!  O  what  endless  charrmf 

Dwell  in  the  blissful  sound! 
Its  influence  ev'ry  fear  disarms, 
And  spreads  sweet  comfort  round. 

2  Here  pardon,  life,  and  joys  divine, 

In  rich  effusion  flow, 
For  guilty  rebels  lost  in  sin, 
And  doom'd  to  endless  woe. 

3  Th'  almighty  former  of  the  skies 

Stoop'd  to  our  vile  abode; 
While  angels  view'd,  with  wondring  eyes, 
And  hail'd  th'  incarnate  God. 

4  O  the  rich  depths  of  love  divine, 

Of  bliss,  a  boundless  store  ! 
Dear  Saviour,  let  me  call  thee  mine; 
I  cannot  wish  for  more. 

5  On  thee  alone  my  hope  relies, 

Beneath  thy  cross  I  fall; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  sacrifice, 
My  Saviour  and  my  all. 

142.    CM.     Heginbothom. 
Good  Shepherd... .John  x.  11. 

1  TO  thee,  my  Shepherd  and  my  Lord, 

A  grateful  soog  I'll  raise ; 

O  let  the  meanest  of  thy  flock 

Attempt  to  sing  thy  praise. 

2  Vain  the  attempt— what  tongue  can  speak 

A  subject  so  divine!,.,, 


J  43  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

Do  justice  to  so  vast  a  theme, 
And  praise  a  love  like  thine. 

3  Love  that  could  bring  thy  willing  feet 

From  that  blest  world  on  high; 
From  thy  great  Father's  dear  embrace. 
To  labor,  bleed,  and  die. 

4  My  life,  my  joy,  my  hope,  I  owe 

To  this  amazing  love ; 
Ten  thousand,  thousand  comforts  here,. 
And  nobler  bliss  above. 

5  To  thee  my  trembling  spirit  flies, 

With  sin  and  grief  opprest ; 
Thy  gentle  voice  dispels  my  fears, 
And  lulls  my  cares  to  rest. 

6  Nay,  should  I  walk  thro'  death's  dark  vale, 

With  double  horrors  spread, 
Thy  rod  would  guide  my  doubtful  steps, 
And  guard  my  drooping  head. 

7  Lead  on,  dear  shepherd  :  led  by  thee, 

No  evil  shall  I  fear ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  thy  fold  above, 
And  praise  thee  better  there. 

143.  CM.     Doddridge. 
Omnipotent  Shepherd—John  x.  29, 30. 

1  In  one  harmonious,  cheerful  song, 

Ye  happy  saints,  combine ; 
Loud  let  it  sound  from  ev'ry  tongue, 
The  Saviour  is  divine. 

2  The  least,  the  feeblest  of  the  sheep 

To  him  the  Father  gave; 
Kind  is  his  heart  the  charge  to  keep, 
And  strong  his  arm  to  save, 


ALPHABETIC  ALLY  ARRANGED.  144 

3  That  hand  which  heaven  and  earth  sustains, 
And  bars  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  rivets  satan  down  in  chains, 
Shall  guard  his  chosen  well. 
A  Now  let  thn  infernal  lion  roar; 
How  vain  his  threats  appear! 
When  he  can  match  Jehovah's  pow'r, 
I  will  begin  to  fear. 

144.    7s.     HiWsCoL 
Seeking  the  Shepherd's  Utile  Flock...  Cant.  i.  7* 

1  TELL  me.  Saviour,  from  above, 
Dearest  object  of  my  love, 
Where  thy  little  flocks  abide, 
Shelter'd  near  thy  bleeding  side? 

2  Tell  me,  Shepherd  all  divine, 
Where  1  may  my  soul  recline? 
Where  for  refuge  shall  I  fly, 
While  the  burning  sun  is  high? 

3  Wilt  thou  let  me  run  astray, 
Mourning,  grieving  all  the  day  ? 
Wilt  thou  bear  to  see  me  rove, 
Seeking  base  and  mortal  love. 

[4  Never  had  I  sought  thy  name, 
Never  felt  the  inward  flame, 
Had  not  love  first  touch'd  my  heart, 
Giv'u  the  painful,  pleasing  smart.] 

5  Didst  thou  leave  thy  glorious  throne.- 
Put  a  mortal  raiment  on... 

As  a  cursed  victim  die, 
For  a  wretch  so  vile  as  I. 

6  Turn,  and  claim  me  as  thine  own; 
Be  my  portion,  Lord,  alone; 
Deign  to  hear  a  sinner's  call; 

Be  my  everlasting  all. 


145  14G      CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIS* 

1 45.    L.  M.     Ho$ki?is. 
Strong  hold...,ZecYL  ix.  12. 

1  PRIS'NERS  of  sin  and  satan  too. 
The  Saviour  calls,  he  calls  for  you; 
Ye,  who  have  sold  yourselves  for  nought, 
Jesus  your  liberty  hath  bought. 

2  He  came  to  set  the  captives  free; 
He  came  to  publish  liberty; 

To  bind  the  broken- hearted  up, 
And  give  despairing  sinners  hope. 

3  Pris'ners  of  hope,  why  will  you  die? 
Why  from  the  only  refuge  fly  ? 
Jesus,  our  hiding  place  and  tow'r, 
Invites  the  guilty  and  the  poor. 

4  He  came  to  comfort  all  that  mourn; 
He  sweetly  says  to  sinners,  turn ; 
Pris'ners  of  hope,  his  voice  attend, 
ISTor  slight  the  calls  of  such  a  friend. 

5  The  great  Redeemer  liv'd  and  dy'd ; 
The  Prince  of  life  was  crucify'd; 
He  shed  his  own  most  precious  blood 
To  purchase  captive  souls  to  God. 

6  To  this  redeeming  God  be  giv'n 
Immortal  praise  by  earth  and  heaven; 
Pris'ners  of  hope,  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  ev'ry  hour  his  love  confess. 

146.    L.  M.     D 

Sun  of  Righteousnes$....Ma\.  iv.  2. 

1  GREAT  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 
And  chase  the  darkness  from  mine  eyes; 
Now  let  thy  beams  of  glory  shine, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  light  divine* 


ALPflABETICALtY  ARRANGED.         147    14JS 

2  While  in  this  world  of  sin  I  dwell, 
Defend  me  from  the  pow'rs  of  hell; 
Be  thou  a  sun  and  shield  to  me, 
Till  I  shall  dwell,  my  God,  with  thee/ 

147.    L.M.     E 

Treasure. .. .P rov.  xxi.  20. 

1  JESUS  is  all  I  wish  or  want; 
For  him  I  pray,  I  thirst,  I  pant : 
Let  others  after  earth  aspire; 
Christ  is  the  treasure  I  desire. 

2  Possess'd  of  him,  I  wish  no  more; 
He  is  an  all-sufficient  store; 

To  praise  him  all  my  pow'rs  conspire ; 
Christ  is  the  treasure  I  desire. 

3  If  he  his  smiling  face  but  hide, 
My  soul  no  comfort  has  beside; 
Distrest,  I  after  him  inquire; 
Christ  is  the  treasure  I  desire. 

[4  And  while  my  heart  is  rack'd  with  paio, 
Jesus  appears  and  smiles  again; 
Why  should  my  Saviour  thus  retire  ? 
Christ  is  the  treasure  I  desire.] 

5  Come,  humble  souls,  and  view  his  charms ; 
Take  refuge  in  his  saving  arms; 
And  sing,  while  you  his  worth  admire, 
Christ  is  the  treasure  I  desire. 
148.    148th.     Hammond. 
Unchangeable*. ..Heb.  xiii.  8. ...2  Tim.  ii.  18* 
1       O  MY  distrustful  heart, 

How  small  thy  faith  appears? 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art, 
Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears ; 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine  ? 
Then  Jesus  is  for  ever  mine, 


149  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 
Whatever  be  my  frame ; 
His  loving  heart  is  still 
Eternally  the  same : 

My  soul  thro'  many  changes  goes^ 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou,  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 
And  perfectly  perform 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 
In  me  a  sinful  worm  : 

'Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin,  and  wq^ 
Thy  Spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 
At  first  did  freely  move ; 
I  still  shall  see  thy  face, 
And  feel  that  God  is  love : 

My  soul  into  thy  arms  I  cast, 
I  know  I  shall  be  sav'd  at  last! 

149.    CM.     Toplady. 

Vine, ..John  xv.  1 — 5. 

1  JESUS,  immutably  the  same, 

Thou  true  and  living  vine; 
Around  thy  all-supporting  stem 
My  feeble  arms  I  twine. 

2  Gtuicken'd  by  thee  and  kept  alive, 

I  flourish  and  bear  fruit; 

My  life  I  from  thy  sap  derive, 

My  vigor  from  thy  root. 

[3  Grafted  in  thee  by  grace  alone, 
In  growth  I  daily  rise; 
And  springing  up  from  thee,  the  vine? 
My  top  shall  reach  the  skies.] 
4  I  can  do  nothing  without  thee ; 
My  strength  is  wholly  thine ; 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGED.  150 

Wither'd  and  barren  should  I  be 
It'  severVl  from  the  vine. 

5  Upon  my  leaf,  when  parch'd  with  heat, 

Refreshing  dew  shall  drop; 
The  plant  which  thy  right  hand  hath  set, 
Shall  ne'er  be  rooted  up. 

6  Each  moment  water' d  by  thy  care, 

And  fenc'd  with  pow'r  divine, 
Fruit  to  eternal  life  shall  bear 
The  feeblest  branch  of  thine. 

150.    L.  M.     Cennick. 
High~rvay„.. Isaiah  xxxv.  3 — 10. 

3  JESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone- 
He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon ; 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophet  Avent, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment. 
The  king's  highway  of  holiness 
I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

[3  ISTo  stranger  shall  proceed  therein, 
JN"o  lo^  er  of  the  world  and  sin, 
jNo  lion,  no  devouring  care, 
JSTo  sin,  nor  sorrow  shall  be  there. 

4  No — nothing  shall  go  up  thereon, 
But  trav'liog  souls,  and  I  am  one ; 
Way-faring  men,  to  Canaan  bound, 
Shall  only  in  the  way  be  found.] 

5  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought? 
And  mourn VI  because  I  found  it  not; 
My  grief,  my  burden,  long  has  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sis* 

Thaff't  my  soul  If<r?  tht.fla.m-e. 
O  h*d  J-Mringshk*Jlc>aJ}*~Dou* 
Isoontyoulr*  Sftig  witt  the** above 


}51    152  CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIS* 

0  The  more  I  strove  against  its  powY, 
1  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more  ; 
Till  late  J  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

44  Come  hither,  soul,  i  am  the  way*" 

7  Lo!  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  biest  Lamb, 
Shait  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  ; 
Mv  sinful  self  to  thee  1  give — 
Nothing  but  love  I  shall  receive* 

S  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  rouud, 

What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  founds 

I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 

And  say,  behold  the  way  to  God. 

151.    L.  M.     Anon. 

Good  old  Jf/a?/....Jer.  vi.  16. 

1  INQUIRING  souls,  who  long  to  find 
Pardon  of  sin  and  peace  of  mind, 
Attend  the  voice  of  God  to-day, 
Who  bids  you  seek  the  good  old  way, 

2  The  righteousne?s,  th'  atoning  blood 
Of  Jesus  is  the  way  to  God, 

O  may  you  then  no  longer  stray, 
But  walk  iu  Christ  the  good  old  way 

3  The  prophets  and  apostles  too 
Pursu'd  this  path  while  here  below; 
Then  let  not  fear  your  soul  dismay, 
But  come  to  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

4  With  cautious  zeal  and  holy  care, 
In  this  dear  way  I'll  persevere; 
Nor  doubt  to  meet,  another  day, 
Where  Jesus  is,  the  good  old  way. 

152.    CM.     Erskine. 
JVay...Jo\m  xiv.  1 — 6. 
1  LET  not  your  hearts  within  you  grieve* 
My  dear  beloved  friends 


ALPHABETICALLY  ARRANGE©.  153 

Ye  trust  in  God.., in  me  beiieve, 

For  I  have  borne  your  pains. 
2  Home  to  my  Father's  house  I  go, 

Where  many  mansions  are; 
I  go  before,  anil  in  your  name> 

your  seats  of  bliss  prepare. 

'3  When  I  your  mansions  have  prepar'ch 
I'll  come  to  you  again, 
And  take  you  to  my  blissful  arms 
For  ever  to  remain. 
4  Where  T  am  bouod  is  endless  day, 
And  I'm  the  appointed  road  ; 
I  am  the  truih,  md  living  way, 
By  which  you  come  to  God. 
£5  'Jesus,  thy  voids  of  grace  and  truth 
Support  my  fainting  heart; 
O  let  me  on  this  promise  rest, 
And  bid  my  fears  depart.'] 

153.  L.  M.    Be<ts  Col 
Wisdom....Y*rov.  iii.  1C — 18. 

1  HAPPY  the  man  who  finds  the  grace? 
The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race, 
The  wisdom  coming;  from  above. 
And  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  lovet 

2  Happy  is  he  who  thus  can  say, 
The  Lord,  the  Saviour  dyM  for  me; 
The  gift  unspeakable  obtains, 

And  heavenly  understanding  gains. 

3  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  paths  of  peace; 
Wisdom  to  silver  we  prefer, 

And  gold  is  dross  compel W  with  her. 

4  He  finds,  who  wisdom  appreheuds, 
A  life  begun  that  never  ends : 


154  CHARACTERS  OP  CHRIST. 

The  tree  of  life  divine  she  is, 

Set  id  the  midst  of  Paradise. 
5  Happy  the  man  who  wisdom  gains..; 
In  whose  obedient  heart  she  reigns: 
Pie  owns,  and  will  for  ever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven,  are  one. 

154.  L.  M.    Hoskins. 
Wisdom. ...I?rov.  viii.  19. 

1  WISDOM  divine  lifts  up  her  voice; 
Sinners,  attend !  ye  saints,  rejoice  ! 
Thus  saitli  our  condescending  Lord ; 
(O  may  we  hear  his  gracious  word.) 

2  "  Riches  and  honor  both  are  mine ; 
"  I  am  the  tree  of  life  div  ine  ! 

Ci  My  excellence  can  ne'er  be  told ; 
"  My  fruits  are  better  far  than  gold ! 

3  <c  The  finest  gold  cannot  compare 

"  With  riches  that  my  children  share; 

"All  blessings  do  in  me  abound 

€CFor  those  who  have  true  wisdom  found, 

4  "  Here  peace  and  pardon  richly  flow  ; 
44  Here  fruits  immortal  ever  grow  ; 

"  Here  pleasure  sweetens  all  the  road, 
*•  And  safely  leads  us  home  to  God ! 

5  "  Here's  blood  to  wash  away  our  sin, 
"And  make  the  most  polluted  clean! 
"  Here  is  a  robe  by  Jesus  wrought, 

"  And  as  a  gift  to  sinners  brought. 

0  6|  Come,  sinners,  then,  to  Christ  apply ; 
"  Come  without  money,  come  and  buy; 
cc  Fair  wisdom's  dictates  now  receive 
"  And  in  the  Son  of  God  believe. 


GOD  THE  SPIRIT.  155    156 

,7  Dear  Lord,  do  thou  our  hearts  incline 
To  seek  tor  riches  so  divine; 
Nor  let  us  e'er  contented  be, 
Till  we  possess  our  ail  in  thee. 

PRAYERS  TO  THE  SPIRIT. 

155.  L.  M.   Toplady. 
A  Propitious  Gale  longed  for. 

1  AT  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
Toiling,  I  cry.  *  sweet  Spirit  come  ! 
''Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 
"Rut  swell  my  sails  and  speed  my  way  ! 

2  u  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow^ 
*  And  loose  my  cable  from  below; 

"  Rut  1  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 

c:  Thou,thou  must  breathe  tlr  auspicious  gale  P 

156.  L.  M.     Scott, 
■ormg  the  return  of  God  the  Spirii....2  Cor.  iv.  6< 

1  FOR  ever  shall  my  fainting  soul, 
O  God,  thy  just  displeasure  mourn  ; 
Thj  grieved  Spirit,  long  withdrawn, 
Will  he  no  more  to  me  return  ? 

2  Once  I  enjoy 'd,  0  happy  time! 
The  heart- felt  visits  of  his  grace  ; 
Ivor  can  a  thousand  varying  scenes 
The  sweet  remembrance  quite  efface ! 

frT:  Beneath  his  warming,  quick'ning  beams 
This  icy  rock  dissolved  away— 
New  life  diffused  thro'  all  my  pow'rs, 
And  darkness  yielded  to  the  day.] 

When  justice  wav'd  his  dreadful  sword^ 
And  guilt  and  fear  my  soul  opprest, 

n2 


167  GOD  THE  SPIRIT. 

He  sprinkled  o'er  a  Saviour's  blood, 
And  whisper'd  pardon  to  my  breast. 

[5  Cheer'd  with  these  dawning  rays  of  hope* 
He  wing'd  me  to  the  throne  of  grace, 
With  tears,  and  groans,  and  wrestling  pray't'S, 
To  seek  my  heavenly  Father's  face.] 

0  Important  Guest!  thrice  happy  soul, 
While  honor'd  with  his  blest  abode; 
But,  ah!  my  sins,  accursed  things, 
Ye  griev'd,  ye  chas'd  away  my  God. 

7  Great  source  of  light  and  peace,  return, 

iSTor  let  me  mourn  and  sigh  in  vain ; 

Come,  repossess  this  longing  heart 

With  all  the  graces  of  thy  train. 
$  This  temple,  haltowM  by  thine  hand, 

Once  more  be  with  thy  presence  blest; 

Here  be  thy  grace  anew  display'd, 

And  this  thy  everlasting  rest. 

157.  L.  M.    Doddridge. 
Growing  in  Grace  by  God  the  Spirit. ...2  Pet.  iii.  18, 

1  PRAISE  to  thy  name,  eternal  God, 
For  all  the  grace  thou  shed'st  abroad; 
For  all  thine  influence  from  above, 
To  warm  our  souls  with  sacred  love. 

2  Blest  be  thy  hand,  which  from  the  skies 
Brought  down  this  plant  of  Paradise, 
And  gave  its  heavenly  glories  birth, 
To  deck  this  wilderness  of  earth. 

3  Unchanging  sun,  thy  beams  display, 
To  drive  the  frosts  and  storms  away; 
Make  all  thy  potent  virtues  known, 
'Jo  cheer  a  plant  so  much  thine  own. 


GOD  THE  SPIRIT.  153    159 

And  thou,  blest  Spirit,  deign  to  blow 
Fresh  gales  of  heaven  on  shrubs  below; 
So  shall  they  grow  and  breathe  abroad 
A  fragrance  grateful  to  our  God. 

158.  S.  M.  Hart 
Prayer  to  God  the  Spirit...  John  xiv.  26, 

1  COME,  holy  Spirit,  come, 

Let  thy  bright  beams  arise  ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  minds.... 
The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin; 

Then  lead  to  Jesu's  blood  ; 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  Revive  cur  drooping  faith ; 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flarae 
Of  never-dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart... 

To  sanctify  the  soul.... 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  ev'ry  part, 
And  new -create  the  whole. 
[5  If  thou,  celestial  Dove, 

Thine  influence  withdraw, 
What  easy  victims  soou  we  fall 
To  terror,  sin,  and  law.] 
6  Dwell,  therefore,  in  our  hearts  ; 
Our  minds  from  bondage  free  ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  praise,  and  lore 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Thee. 
159.  L.  M.  Tcplady. 
Praise  to  the  Trinity. 
HAIL,  Father!  hail  eternal  Son  ! 
Hail,  sacred  Spirit,  Three  ifl  One*! 


160    161  ADOPTION. 

Blessing  and  thanks,  and  pow'r  divine, 
Thrice  holy  Lord,  be  ever  thine  ! 


THE  FOLLOWING  GENERAL    SUBJECTS    ARE   ALPHABE- 
TICALLY   ARRANGED. 

160.  L.  M.  Recce's  Set. 
Adoption. ...Eph.  i.  5. 

1  ALL  the  Lord's  honof'd,  chosen  race, 
Adopted  were  by  sov'reign  grace  ; 
As  viewVl  in  Christ  they  ever  stood 
The  children  of  the  living  God. 

2  The  Lord  eternally  foresaw 

That  they  would  break  his  holy  law, 
And  sink  in  guilt  and  deep  disgrace, 
With  all  the  train  of  Adam's  race. 

3  The  Father's  heart  o'erflow'd  with  love, 
And  sent  down  Jesus  from, above  ; 

The  Son  pour'd  out  his  precious  blood, 
To  bring  the  children  back  to  God. 

4  Under  the  sway  of  mighty  grace 
They  see  their  father's  shining  face, 
Smiling  a  great  salvation  down 

On  ev'ry  dear,  returning  son. 

5  Lord,  may  we  ail  our  sonship  know, 
As  we  by  faith  to  Jesus  go; 

And,  in  believing,  may  we  prove 
Our  Father's  rich,  adopting  love. 
161.  7s.  Humphreys. 
Privileges  of  Adoption....}  John,  iii.  1,2. 
I  BLESSED  are  the  sons  of  God  ; 
They  are  bought  with  Jesu's  blood  J 


AFFLICTION  ]62 

They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave- 
Life  eternal  they  shail  have. 

2  God  did  love  tt.era  in  his  son, 
.Long  oe tore  the  worid   begun  ; 
Th  y    he  seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe. 

3  They  are  justify'd  by  grace ; 
They  enjo}  a  solid  peace — 
All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away  ; 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day* 

'  [4  They  produce  the  fruits  of  grace 
in  the  works  of  righteousness; 
They  are  harmless,  meek  and  mild.-* 
Holy,  humble,  undeftid.] 

5  They  are  lights  upon  tiie  earth.... 
Children  of  an  heavenly  birth; 
Born  of  God,  they  hate  all  sin; 
God's  pure  seed  remains  within. 

6  They  have  fellowship  with  God. 
Thro'  the  Mediator's  blood  ; 
One  with  God. ...with  Jesus  one.... 
Glory  is  ih  them  begun. 

7  Tho'  they  suffer  much  on  earth, 
Strangers  to  ihe  worldling's  mirth, 
Yet  they  have  an  in  ware!  joy.,.. 
Pleasures  that  can  never  cloy. 

8  They  alone  are  trub  blest — 

Heirs  of  God — joint-heirs  with  Christ-; 
With  them  numbered  may  i  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 

162.  L.  M.  Stedc. 
Affliction,  ..Psalm  lxxxviii, 
3  O  LOPlD,  my  life,  my  Saviour  God, 
Hear,  while  I  spread  my  woes  abroad— 


103  AFFLICTION. 

"While  day  and  night  my  mournful  cries 
Before  thy  throne  incessant  rise. 

2  Let  thy  indulgent,  pitying  ear 
Incline  to  my  distressful  pray'r; 

With  pain  and  grief  my  heart  o'erflows, 
And  o'er  me  soon  the  grave  will     ose. 

3  My  strength  is  lost.. ..my  life  resign'd; 
Among  the  dead  my  place  assign'd  ; 
Cut  off  from  life.... from  hope  I  lie; 
Scarce  are  the  slaiu  more  lost  thau  I. 

A  Low  in  the  grave  my  hopes  are  laid, 

And  dfirkness  spreads  its  deepest  shade; 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  afflicts  my  soul; 

Like  whelming  waves  thy  terrors  roll. 
£5  Far  from  these  wretched  eyes  removM  ; 

Are  all  the  friends  whom  once  I  lov'd ; 

They  fly  my  sorrows,  while  I  moan, 

Confiu'd,  unpity'd,  and  alone.] 

$  In  vain  to  ease  my  hopeless  woe, 
The  streaming  tears  incessant  flow ; 
To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  breathe  my  cries, 
And  stretch  my  hands,  and  lift  my  eyes. 

1(33.  C.  M.  Stcnnclt. 
Pleading  with  God  wider  Affliction....'L^m.  iii. 

1  WHY  should  a  living  man  complain 

Of  deep  distress  within, 
Since  ev'ry  sigh,  and  ev'ry  paia 
Is  but  the  fruit  of  sin  ? 

2  Lord  to  thy  dealings  I'll  submit, 

Nor  would  I  dare  rebel; 
Yet  sure  I  may,  here  at  thy  feet, 
My  painful  feelinge  tell. 


AFFLICTION.  164 

3  Thou  seest  'what  floods  ot  sorrels  rise  j 

And  beat  upon  my  soul ; 
Deep  calls  to  deep — O  hear  my  cries, 
While  stormy  billows  roll. 

4  From  fear  to  hope,  and  hope  to  fear3 

My  ship-wreck'd  soul  is  tost; 
Till  I  am  tempted  in  despair 
To  give  up  all  for  lost. 

5  Yet  thro'  the  stormy  clouds  I  look 

Once  more  to  thee,  my  God; 
O  fix  my  feet  on  Christ,  the  rock. 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 

6  One  look  of  mercy  from  thy  face, 

Will  set  my  heart  at  ease; 
One  all-commanding  word  of  grace 
Will  make  the  tempest  cease. 

164.  CM.   Toplady, 
Affliction,  or  Meditation  on  God's  Love. ...Vs.  civ.  34*. 

1  WHEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
5Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  my  pains, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love ; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  look  back,  and  see  my  name 

In  life's  fair  book  set  down ; 
Sweet  to  look  forward,  and  behold 
Eternal  joys  my  own. 

4  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 


165  AFFLICTION*. 

Sweet  to  remember  that  bis  blood 
My  debt  of  suff  'ring  paid. 

5  Sweet  in  his  righteousness  to  stand, 

Which  saves  from  second  death  ; 
Sweet  to  experience,  day  by  day, 
His  spirit's  quick'ning  breath. 

6  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  e-.id ; 
Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  grace 
For  all  things  to  depend. 

7  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith, 

To  trust  his  firm  decrees ; 
Sweet  to  lie  passive  in  his  hand, 

And  know  no  will  but  his. 
3  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be, 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 

Immediately  from  thee  I 

165.  C.  M.   Toplady. 
Another. 

1  SWEET  to  rejoice  in  lively  hope, 

That  when  my  change  shall  come, 
Angels  shall  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

2  There  shall  my  disembodied  soul 

View  JT'sus  and  adore ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfy'd, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more — 

3  Shall  see  him  wTear  that  very  flesh 

On  which  my  guilt  was  lain ; 
His  love  intense,  his  merit  fresh, 
As  tho'  but  newly  slain. 


AFFLICTION.  166 

4  Soon,  too.  my  sUimb'ring  dust  shall  hear 
The  trumpet's  quick'ning  sound  ; 
And,  by  my  Saviour's  pow'r  rebuilt, 
At  his  right  hand  be  found. 

{5  These  eyes  shall  see  him  io  that  day, 
The  God  that  dy'd  for  me  ; 
And  all  my  r.sing  bones  shall  say, 
Lord  who  is  like  to  thee  ?] 

6  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above 
In  Jesu's  presence  know  ! 

7  O  may  the  unction  of  these  truths 

Forever  with  me  stay ; 
Till,  from  her  sinful  cage  dismiss'd, 

My  spirit  flies  away. 

166.  8.  7.  4.  Pearce. 
Stvfet  Affliction.. ..2  Chron.  xxxiii.  11 — 1&» 

1  IN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 

While  the  billows  o'er  me  roil, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation, 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul : 
Sweet  affliction, 
That  briugs  Jesus  to  my  soul. 

2  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  honey ; 

From  the  eater  food  is  given  ; 
Streng'hen'd  thus,  I  still  press  forward 

Singing:  as  I  wade  to  heaven : 
Sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiven. 

£3  'Mid  the  glo  >m  the  vivid  lightnings 
With  increasing  brightness  play  ; 
'Mid  the  thorn-brake  sweetest  flow'rete* 
o 


l6£>  AFFLICTION. 

Look  more  beautiful  and  gay  : 
Sweet  affliction, 
That  brings  Jesus  to  my  soul. 

4  So,  in  darkest  dispensations, 

Doth  my  faithful  Lord  appear, 
With  his  richest  consolations, 

To  re-animate  and  cheer : 
Sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near.] 

5  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar, 
Those  who  know  not  Christ,  they  frighten } 
But  my  soul  defies  their  powV, 
Sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near. 

6  In  the  sacred  page  recorded, 

Thus  his  word  securely  stands ; 
"  Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

"  Nought  shall  pluck  thee  from  my  hands  $ 
Sweet  affliction, 
Ev'ry  word  my  love  demands. 

7  All  I  meet  I  find  assists  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy, 
Where,  tho'  trials  now  attend  me, 

Trials  never  more  annoy  : 
Swreet  affliction, 
Ev'ry  promise  gives  me  joy. 

8  Wearing  there  a  weight  of  glory, 

Still  the  path  I'll  ne'er  forget, 
But,  exulting,  cry,  it  led  me 

To  my  blessed  Saviour's  feet : 
Sweet  affliction, 
Which  has  brought  me  to  his  feet. 


iGVn.  167  168 

167.  L.  M.  RipponsScl. 
Agurs  Prayer.. ..Prov.  xxx.  7 — 9. 

1  THUS  Agur  breath'd  his  warm  desire; 
"  My  God,  two  favors  I  require  ; 

"  In  neither  my  request  deny — 

"  "Vouchsafe  them  both  before  I  die  : 

2  <c  Far  from  my  heart  and  tents  exclude 
«'  Those  enemies  to  all  that's  good — 

"  Folly,  whose  pleasure  ends  in  death, 
"And  falsehood's  pestilential  breath* 

3  4:  Be  neither  wealth  nor  want  my  lot; 
"  Below  the  dome,  above  the  cot, 

"  Let  me  my  life  unanxious  lead  ; 
<{  And  know  not  luxury  nor  need," 

4  Those  wishes,  Lord,  we  make  our  own  : 
O  ma)'  thy  heavenly  blessing  crown 
Our  pittance — till  this  mortal  breath, 
Expiring,  tunes  thy  praise  in  death  ! 

♦5  But  shouldst  thou  large  possessions  give, 
May  we  with  thankfulness  receive 
Th'  exubVance.... still  our  God  adore, 
And  bless  the  needy  from  our  store  1 

8  Or  should  we  feel  the  pains  of  want, 
Submission,  resignation  grant ; 
Till  thou  shalt  send  the  wish'd  supply, 
Or  call  us  to  the  bliss  on  high. 

1 63.  C.  M.  Scott. 

Anathema  Maranatha...A  Cor.  xvi.  22. 

1  INCARNATE  Saviour,  in  thy  face 
Does  ev'ry  charm  combine ; 
Thine  are  the  glories  of  a  God.... 
AH  human  beauties  shine. 


169  ANATHEMA  MARANATHA. — ANGEI^fr 

2  And  is  there  such  an  icy  breast, 
Can  trace  redeeming  love.... 
Can  view  a  dying  Lord  ;  nor  feel 
One  softer  passion  move  ? 

<3  Well  may  th*  Almighty's  direful  curs© 
Its  awful  thunders  roll ; 
And  pointed  lightnings  play  around 
To  blast  the  guilty  soul  ! 
4  Aghast  before  his  judgment-seat, 
With  conscious  guilt  they  stand ; 
Trembling,  await  th' eternal  doom. 
And  vengeance  from  his  hand. 

£  Wretches,  ye  once  despis'd  my  love^ 
ISTow  feel  my  vengeful  ire.... 
AccursM,  depart  my  blissful  face, 
To  dwell  in  quenchless  fire. 
€  Dear  Saviour,  I  would  love  thy  name^ 
And  give  my  all  to  thee ; 
Be  thou  my  teacher,  priest,  and  king, 
And  all  in  all  to  me. 

169.  L.  M.  Nredham. 
Ministry  of  Angds....Fs.  xci.  IK 
1  SEE,  Gabriel  swift  descend  to  earth, 
Glad  to  foretel  a  Saviour's  birth; 
Hark  !  a  full  choir  of  angels  sing, 
The  new-born  Saviour,  and  the  king. 

•2  Behold  these  swift-wing'd  envoys  wait 
On  Jesus  in  his  humble  state; 
The  desert  and  the  garden  prove 
Their  glowing  zeal,  their  tender  love. 

[3  But  who  their  mighty  joys  can  tell, 
When  Jesus  vanquished  death  and  hell  ? 
They  saw  ;he  glorious  conqu'ror  rise, 
And  fiU'd  his  friends  with  sweet  surprise.} 


ANGBB.  170 

4  They  saw  the  conqu'ror  mount  on  high 
To  glorious  worlds  beyoud  the  sky  ; 
E-corted  by  a  shifting  band. 
To  take  his  place  at  God's  right  hand, 

6  Still  are  these  glorious  hosts  above 
Employ'd  in  messages  of  love  ; 
On  saints  below  they  cheerful  wait, 
Nor  think  the  work  beneath  their  state* 

Q  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  living  friend, 
May  these  thy  servant?  me  attend 
Thro'  life;  and  when  I  quit  this  clay* 
Safe  to  thine  arms  my  soul  convey. 

170.  L.  M.  Scott. 
Anger Eccl.   vii.   9. 

1  DARE  we  indulge  our  wrath  and  strife. 
And  yet  assume  the  christian  name  ? 
Give  our  wild  passions  sway;  then  cill 
Ourselves  the  foliVers  of  the  Lamb? 

2  He  was  all  gentle,  meek,  and  mild — 
Full  of  benevolence  and  love  ; 

Nor  could  the  rage  of  num'rous  foes 
Aught  but  his  soft  compassion  move, 

3  Not  all  the  scoffs,  nor  the  sharp  pangs 
Of  crucifixion  could  inspire 

Within  his  breast  one  vengeful  thought 
Or  one  tumultuous  passion  fire. 

4  But  we,  alas !  how  soon  the  storms 
Impetuous  in  our  bosoms  swell ; 
What  stores  of  fuel  in  our  breasts, 
To  feed  those  raging  fires  of  hell. 

£  Spirit  of  grace,  do  thou  descend  ; 
Envy,  and  wrath,  and  clamor  chase; 
02 


171   172  ARK 

With  thy  mild  influ'nce  quench  these  fire*, 
And  hush  the  stormy  winds  to  peace. 

171.  KM.  Doddridge. 
Christ  the  Believers  Ark....Gen.  vii.  17 — 24. 

1  THE  deluge  at  th'  Almighty's  Call, 
Jn  what  impetuous  streams  it  fell  I 
Swallowed  the  mountains  in  its  rage, 
And  swept  a  guilty  world  to  hell. 

2  In  vain  the  tallest  sons  of  pride 
Fled  from  the  close-pursuing  wave ; 
Nor  could  their  mightiest  tow'rs  defend, 
Nor  swiftness  'scape,  nor  courage  save. 

3  How  dire  the  wreck  !  how  loud  the  roar ! 
How  shrill  the  universal  cry 
Of  millions,  in  the  last  despair, 
Re-echo'd  from  the  low'ring  sky  ! 

4  Yet  Noah,  humble,  happy  saint, 
Surrounded  with  the  chosen  few, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  fear, 

And  sung  the  grace  that  steer'd  him  thro1. 

5  So  I  may  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 

While  storms  of  vengeance  round  me  fall ; 
Conscious  how  high  my  hopes  are  fix'd, 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthly  ball. 

6  Nor  wreck  nor  storm  above  is  seen ; 
There  not  a  wave  of  trouble  rolls ; 

But  the  bright  rainbow  round  the  throne 
Seals  endless  life  to  all  their  souls. 

172.  104tb.  Kent. 

Christ  the  Believers  Ark...  Gen.  vii.  16. 

|  WHEN  God  from  his  throne  did  vengeance  display, 

That  deludg'd  a  world,  and  swept  them  away  j 


ASSURANCE.  113 

He  caused  it  to  slumber,  nor  could  it  begin 
Tiii  his  little  number  the  Lord  had  shut  ia. 

2  Shut  ia  by  decree  aud  council  they  were ; 
Shut  in  by  the  oath  which  to  them  he  sware; 
From  hell's  condemnation,  and  wrath's  horrid  din  \ 
O  precious  salvation  !  the  Lord  shut  them  in. 

3  The  few  that  remain'd,  not  wreck'd  by  the  flood, 
Prefigure  to  us  the  ransomVl  by  blood  ; 

In  Jesus  elected,  not  deludg'd  by  sin, 

But  in  him  protected,  the  Lord  shut  thera  in. 

4  Thus  o'er  the  abyss  in  safety  they  rode ; 
Nor  wonder  at  this. ...their  Pilot  was  God; 

When  death  and  destruction  without  might  be  seen,, 
This  was  their  protection,  the  Lord  shut  them  in. 

5  "When  others  are  wreck'd,  een  then  he  will   spare 
His  own,  the  elect;  their  sonship  is  clear; 

Tho'  sin  may  annoy  them,  his  charge  they  have  been; 
It  ne'er  shall  destroy  them.. ..the  Lord  shut  them  in. 

B  When  Judgment  takes  place,  and  worlds  in  a  flame, 
The  subjects  of  grace  shall  sup  with  the  Lamb ; 
And  when  on  his  bosom  they  take  their  repose, 
The  portals  of  glory  shall  finally  close. 

173.     112th.  LyndalFs  Sel. 

Assurance. ...  J erm.xxxi.  3. 

1  JESUS  I  know  hath  dy'd  for  me; 
This  is  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ! 
Hither,  when  hell  assails,  I  flee, 
And  look  into  my  Saviours  breast ; 
Away,  sad  doubts,  and  anxious  fear — - 
Mercy  is  all  that's  written  there. 

2  Tho'  waves  and  storms  %o  o'er  my  head, 
Tho' strength  aud  health,  and  friends  be  gone, 


174  ATONEMENT. 

Tho' joys  be  witber'd  all,  and  dead, 
And  tVry  comfort  be  withdrawn; 
Stedfast  on  this  my  soul  relies, 
Father,  thy  mercy  never  dies. 
3  Fixt  on  this  grouud  will  I  remain, 
When  heart  shall  fail,  and  flesh  decay ; 
This  anchor  shall  my  soul  sustain, 
When  ear:h's  foundations  melt  away  : 
Mercy's  full  pow'r  I  then  shall  prove, 
Lov'd  with  an  everlasting  love! 

174.     8.8.6.     Toplady. 
Atonement Rom.  iii.    26. 

1  O  THOU,  that  hear'st  the  pray'r  of  faiths 
Wilt  thou  not  save  a  soul  from  death, 

That  casts  itself  on  thee  ? 
I  have  no  refuge  of  my  own, 
But  fly  to  what  my  Lord  hath  dones 

And  suffer  d  once  for  me. 

2  Slain  in  the  guilty  sinner's  stead, 
His  spotless  righteousness  1  plead,. 

And  his  availing  blood  ; 
Thy  righteousness  my  robe  shall  be. 
Thy  merit  shall  atone  for  me, 

And  bring  me  near  to  God. 

•3  Then  snatch  me  from  ete  nal  death, 
The  spirit  of  adoption  breathe, 

His  consolations  send  : 
By  him  some  word  of  life  impart, 
And  sweetly  whisper  to  my  heart, 
"Thy  Maker  is  thy  friend" 
h  The  king  of  terrors  then  would  be 
A  welcome  messenger  to  me, 
To  bid  me  come  away  : 


ATONFMENT.  175    176 

tJnclogg'd  by  earth  or  earthly  things, 
I'd  mount,  I'd  fly  with  estger  wings 
To  everlasting  day. 

175.     7.8.6.     Toplady. 
Atone  merit....  Rom.  v.  6 — 11. 

1  O  THOU,  who  didst  thy  glory  leave 
Apostate  sinners  to  retrieve 

From  nature's  deadly  fall ; 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  me  with  a  price^ 
Nor  -shall  my  sins  in  judgment  rise, 

For  thou  hast  borne  tbem  all. 

2  Jesus  was  puni>hM  io  my  stead, 
Without  the  gate  my  surety  bled 

To  expiate  my  stain ; 
On  earth  the  God-head  deigu'd  to  dwell, 
And  made  of  infinite  avail 

The  sufferings  of  the  man. 

3  The  Saviour  was  for  rebels  ^iven; 
Christ,  the  incarnate  King  of  heaven^ 

Did  for  hk  foes  expire  ! 
Ye  bumble  souls,  the  tidings  hear; 
He  bore,  that  we  might  never  bear, 

His  father's  righteous  ire. 

4  Ye  saints,  the  man  of  sorrows  bless, 
The  God,  for  your  unrighteousness, 

Deputed  to  atone ; 
Praise  him,  till,  with  the  rausom'd  throng* 
Ye  sing  the  never-ending  song, 

And  see  him  on  his  throne. 

1 76.  8.  8.  6.   Toplady. 
Atonement. ...Is&dXi  liii.   10. 

I  FROM  whence  this  fear  and  unbelief? 
Hath  not  the  Father  put  to  grief 
His  spotless  Son  for  me  ?  ' 


177  ATONEMENT. 

And  will  the  righteous  judge  of  mea 
Condemn  me  for  that  debt  of  sin, 
Which,  Lord,  was  charg'd  on  thee  ? 

2  Complete  atonement  thou  hast  made, 
And  to  die  utmost  farthing  paid 

Whate'er  thy  people  ow'd  ; 
How  then  can  wrath  on  me  take  place, 
If  shelter'd  in  thy  righteousness, 

And  sprinkled  with  thy  blood  ? 

[3  If  thou  hast  my  discharge  procur'd, 
And  freely  in  my  room  endur'd 

The  whole  of  wrath  divine ; 
Payment  God  cannot  twice  demand — 
First  at  my  bleeding  Surety's  hand, 

And  then  again  at  mine.] 

4  Turn  then,  my  soul,  unto  thy  rest ; 
The  merits  of  thy  great  High-priest 

Hath  bought  thy  liberty ; 
Trust  in  his  efficacious  blood ; 
Nor  fear  thy  banishment  from  God* 

Since  Jesus  dy'd  for  thee, 

177.  8.  7.  Hart. 
Aionement....Hom>  v.  6 — 11. 

1  NOTHING  but  thy  blood,  O  Jesus, 
Can  relieve  us  from  our  guilt, 
Nothing  else  from  sin  release  us, 
Nothing  else  the  heart  can  melt. 

2  Law  and  terrors  do  but  harden, 
While  they  operate  alone; 

But  a  sense  of  blood  bought  pardoa 
Soon  dissolves  a  heart  of  stone. 
[3  Jesus,  all  our  consolations 

Flow  from  thee,  the  sov'reign  good* 


BABYLON — BACKSLIDER.  178    I  79 

liOVe,  and  faith,  and  hope,  and  patience, 
Come  to  us  thro'  thy  rich  blood.] 

178.  C.  M.  Needham. 
Babylon's  Fa/Z....Rev.  xviii.  20,  21. 
1  THE  mighty  God  that  rules  the  skies, 
Shall  Babel's  rage  restrain ; 
In  vain  she  forms  her  cruel  schemes, 
And  boasts  her  pow'r  in  vain. 

j$  That  bitter  cup,  which  she  has  mixt, 
Once  more  herself  shall  drink ; 
As  falls  the  mill -stone  in  the  deep, 
Proud  Babylon  shall  sink. 
3  Rejoice,  ye  saints,  the  vengeance  long 
Is  laid  for  her  in  store ; 
And  Babylon,  that  scarlet  whore, 
Shall  sink  to  rise  no  more. 

179.  8.  4.  Steele's....allered. 
Backslider's  Return.. .. Psalm  li.  10—19. 

1  CREATE,  O  God,  my  pow'rs  anew— 
Make  my  whole  heart  sincere  and  true ; 
O  cast  me  not  in  wrath  away, 

:\or  let  thy  soul-enliv'ning  ray 
Still  cease  to  shine. 

2  Restore  thy  favor,  bliss  divine  ! 

Those  heavenly  joys  that  once  were  mine; 
Let  thy  good  Spirit,  kind  and  free, 
Uphold  and  guide  my  steps  to  thee, 
Thou  God  of  love. 

3  Then  will  I  teach  thy  sacred  ways ; 
With  holy  zeal  proclaim  thy  praise ; 
Till  sinners  leave  the  dangerous  road...> 
Forsake  their  sins,  and  turn  to  God3 

With  hearts  sincere. 


180    181  BAPTrSM. 

4  O  cleanse  my  guilt,  aud  heal  my  pain  f 
Remove  the  b.ood  polluted  stain; 
Then  shall  my  heart  adoring  trace, 
My  Saviour  God,  the  boundless  grace 
That  flows  from  thee. 

[5  Since,  my  dear  Saviour,  grace  is  thine* 
On  Zion's  hill  let  mercy  shiue ; 
Glad  off'riugs  then  prepar'd  shall  be* 
Aad  each  oblation  rise  to  thee 
In  flames  of  love.] 

180.  L.  M.  Darracott. 

Infants  given  to  God  in  Baptism...,  Acts  ii.  39* 

1  ETERNAL  God,  in  whom  we  live— 
From  whom  all  blessings  we  receive, 
Ourselves  and  ours  we  owe  to  thee, 
And  thine  we  would  forever  be. 

2  To  thee  our  infant  babe  we  bring 
As  a  most  cheerful  offering ; 
Accept  him,  Lord,  as  henceforth  thine* 
While  we  our  right  to  thee  resign. 

3  Lord,  in  that  cov'nant  which  we  share, 
O  may  he  have  his  interest  there ; 
And  to  the  outward  seal  here  given, 
Do  thou  annex  his  seal  in  heaven. 

A  Now  let  the  whole  assembly  here, 
Find  thee,  the  God  of  Israel,  near ; 
Thy  choicest  blessings,  Lord  impart, 
And  cheer  and  quicken  ev  ry  heart. 

181.  L.M.  Beck's  col. 

Prayer  for  a  blessing  in  Baptism, 

1  COME,  Holy  Ghost,  descend  from  high* 
Baptizer  of  our  spirits  thou! 


BAPTISM.  182 

The  sacramental  seal  apply, 
And  witness  with  the  water,  now. 

2  Exert  thy  energy  divine, 

And  sprinkle  the  atoning  blood; 
May  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  join 
To  seal  this  child  a  child  of  God, 

132.  C.  M.  Beck's  col. 
Infants  given  to  God  in  Baptism....  Acts  ii.  39. 

1  SINCE  thou  art  pleas'd  thy  saints  to  own, 

D^ar  Lord,  their  children  bless; 
This  institution  do  thou  crown 
With  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Jesus,  we  raise  our  souls  to  thee  5 

Thy  pow'rful  Spirit  breathe; 
And  let  'his  little  infant  be 
Baptized  into  thy  death. 

3  O  let  the  unction  on  him  rest— 

Thy  grace  his  soul  renew ; 
And  write  within  his  tender  breast 
Thy  name  and  nature  too. 

4  If  thou  shouldst  quickly  end  his  days, 

His  place  with  thee  prepare  ; 
Or  if  thou  lengthen  out  his  race, 

Continue  still  thy  care. 
3  Thy  faithful  servant  may  he  provfj 

Girded  with  truth  divine  ; 
A  sharer  in  thy  dying  love.... 

A  follower  of  thine. 

3  Lord  plant  us  all  into  thy  death, 
That  we  thy  life  may  prove— 
Partakers  of  thy  cross  beneath* 
And  of  thy  crown  above* 


133    184  BAJTISMtf 

183.  CM.  Dob  ell 
Infants  given  up  to  God  in  Baptism. 

1  WE  now,  O  thou  eternal  God, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace ; 
And  bring  our  infant  offspring  near, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

2  May  they  be  thine.. ..for  ever  thine.... 

Thy  ransomM,  purchas'd  seed  ; 
O  let  this  seal  of  sprinkling  now 
Be  own'd  of  thee  indeed. 

3  Here,  parents,  with  thanksgiving  view 

Your  right  in  what  you've  done ; 
Let  songs  of  houor  souud  aloud 
To  the  great  Three  in  One. 

184.  CM.    Peacock's  ....altered. 

Infant  Baptism....Luke  xviii.  16. 

1  BEHOLD  what  condescending  love 

Jesus  on  earth  displays  : 
To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

2  The  parents's  hearts,  with  transport  fiird, 

Give  up  their  babes  to  him  ; 
He  clasps  them  in  his  tender  arms, 
Tho'  born  in  guilt  and  sin. 

3  See  how  the  Saviour  looks  around, 

With  smiles  upon  his  face, 
And  says  his  kingdom  is  of  such, 
By  free  and  sovereign  grace. 

4  "Forbid  them  not"  is  his  command  $ 

Then  why  should  we  resist  ? 
O  let  your  babes  be  now  baptiz'd  ; 
Heaven  will  of  such  consist. 


BAPTISM.  185    136 

b  With  flowing  tears  and  thankful  hearts 
We  bring  them  here  to  thee; 
Receive  tbera,  Lord,  into  thine  arms — 
Thine  may  they  ever  be. 

185.  C.  M.  Peacock. 
Infant  Baptism.... Nark  x.  14. 

1  BEHOLD  what  condescending  love 

Jesus  on  earth  displays! 
To  babes  and  sucklings  he  extends 
The  riches  of  his  grace  ! 

2  He  still  the  ancient  promise  keeps, 

To  our  forefathers  given  ; 
Young  children  in  his  arms  he  takes3 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

3  u  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries^ 

"Nor  scorn  their  humble  name ; 
"For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these? 
"  The  Lord  of  angels  came." 

4  We  bring  them.  Lord,  with  thankful  hearts, 

And  yield  them  up  to  thee ; 
Jo v ful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  may  our  offspring  be. 

h  Kindly  receive  this  tender  branch, 
And  form  his  sod  for  God; 
Baptize  him  with  thy  spirit  Lord, 
And  wash  him  in  thy  blood. 
[6  '  Thus  to  their  parents  and  their  seed 
Let  thy  salvation  come ; 
And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last, 
In  one  eternal  home/] 

186.  CM.  Bob  ell. 
Infants  given  to  God  in  Baptism..., .Mark  x.  14- 

1  THE  Saviour  with  inviting  voice, 
Says  "  let  your  children  come  ; 


187  BAPTISM. 

"  For  them  there's  love  within  my  breast, 
"  And  ia  my  kingdom  room." 

2  As  Israel's  seed,  we  would  embrace 

The  privilege  thus  given; 
And  own  them  fit  to  be  baptiz'd, 
Since  God  takes  such  to  heaven. 

3  Lord,  at  thy  call,  we  bring  our  babes, 

And  give  ihem  up  to  thee  ; 
Ye  angels,  and  ye  men,  behold, 
And  now  our  witness  be. 

A  Now  our  dear  offspring  are  baptiz'd 
According  to  his  word, 
As  Abra'ni  his  did  circumcise, 
Obedient  to  the  Lord. 

[5  This  water,  sprinkled  on  the  child, 
Does  a  rich  emblem  show 
Of  pouring  out  the  Spirit's  grace 
To  iorm  the  heart  anew  J 

187.  S.  M.  Fcllow$....altered. 

Infants  given  to  God  in  Baptism..., Isa.  lxv.  23. 

1  GREAT  God,  now  condescend 

To  bless  our  rising  race  ; 
Soon  may  their  willing  spirits  bend. 
To  ihy  victorious  grace. 

2  O  what  a  vast  delight 

Their  happiness  to  see  ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite 
To  le  id  their  souls  to  thee* 

3  Now  bless,  thou  God  of  love, 

This  ordinance  divine ; 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
And  make  these  children  thine. 


BAPTISM.  188    133 

183.  L.  M.   Fellovs—altered. 

Missionary,  or  Household  Baptism Acts  xvi.  15, 

33,  34. 

1  GREAT  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear, 
With  humble  joy  and  holy  fear, 

Thy  great  injunctions  to  obey  ; 
Let  saints  and  angels  hail  the  clay. 

2  Great  things,  O  everlasting  Son, 
Great  things  for  us  thy  grace  has  done ; 
Constraint!  by  thine  eternal  love, 

Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  move. 

3  From  heathen  darkness  we  are  brought 
To  be  bapaz/d !  how  sweet  the  thought  I 
Lord,  let  this  ordinance  in  view 

Be  sweet  and  animating  too. 

4  Thus  we,  dear  Savi  ur,  own  thy  name, 
And  thy  rich  grace  and  love  proclaim  ; 
Bought  with  thy  blood  we  humbly  come, 
And  yield  our  all  to  thee  alone. 

5  What  joy,  dear  Lord,  our  spirits  feel, 
When  households  join  to  do  thy  will; 
May  thousands  more  applaud  thy  cause. 
And  venerate  thy  holy  laws. 

189.  C.  jVI.  Bed.fome. 
Eunuch  Baptized... Acts  viii.  26—40. 

1  THE  holy  Eunuch,  when  baptized, 

Went  on  his  way  with  joy  ; 
And  who  can  tell  what  rapfrous  thoughts 
Did  then  his  mind  employ  ? 

2  "  Is  that  most  glorious  Saviour  mine 

"Of  whom  1  lately  read  ? 
ci  Who,  bearing  all  my  sins  and  griefs. 
Ci  Was  numbered  with  the  dead  ? 
P2 


190  BARTIMEUS. 

3  <'  Is  be,  who,  bursting  from  the  grave,  4 

<c  Now  reigns  above  the  sky, 
<;  My  advocate  before  the  throne — 
"  My  portion  when  I  die  ? 

4  H  Have  I  profess'd  his  holy  name  ? 

"  Do  I  his  gospel  bear 
<l  To  Ethiopia's  scorched  lands  ? 
w  And  shall  I  spread  it  there  ? 

5  "I'll  tell  them  of  that  precious  blood 

4<  Which  cancels  ev'ry  sin, 
"  And  of  that  renovating  grace, 

"  Which  makes  the  conscience  clean." 

6  This  pattern,  Lord,  with  sacred  joy, 

Help  us  to  keep  in  view  ; 
The  same  our  work  to  spread  thy  fame, 
And  ours  the  pleasure  too. 

190.  C.  M.  Uoskins. 

Bartimeusis  Prayer. ...Mark  x.  46 — 50. 

1  LIKE  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind, 

Enwrapt  in  nature's  night ; 
The  grossest  darkness  veils  our  mind, 
For  sin  prevents  the  sight. 

2  But  lo !  the  Lord  from  heaven  is  come 

To  open  sinner's  eyes; 
To  make  his  wond'rous  mercy  known, 
And  heal  their  maladies. 

3  Come  then,  ye  blind,  and  beg,  and  pray, 

And  in  the  Lord  believe  ; 
For  who  can  tell  ?  perhaps  to-day 
You  may  your  sight  receive. 

4  Jesus  of  Naz'reth  passeth  by — 

He  is  the  sinner's  friend  j 


BEGGAR,  191 

Call  od  his  name,  and  wait  and  cry, 

He  will  your  suit  attend. 
rh  Should  sinners  say  "  hold  ye  your  peace, 

"  ]S"or  dare  to  make  so  free,5' 
The  louder  cry,  and  never  cease, 

i%  Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me." 

i  Your  worthless  garments  leave  behind; 
Go  to  the  Lord  of  light ; 
Trust  in  his  name,  however  blind, 
And  he  will  give  you  sight. 

191.  148th.  Newton. 
The  Beggar. ..MM.  vii.  7,  8. 

1  ENCOURAG'D  by  the  word 
Of  promise  to  the  poor, 
Behold  a  beggar,  Lord, 
Waits  at  thy  mercy's  door ! 

No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine, 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

2  The  beggar's  usual  plea, 
Relief  from  men  to  gain, 
If  offer"  d  unto  thee, 

I  know  thou  would 'st  disdain  ; 
And  those  which  move  thy  gracious  ear, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 

3  'Twere  folly  to  pretend 
I  never  begg'd  before ; 
Or,  if  thou  now  befriend, 
I'll  trouble  thee  no  more  ; 

Thou  often  hast  reliev'd  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  agaiu. 

4  ]S"or  can  I  willing  be 
Thy  bounty  to  conceel 


193  BETHESDA. 

From  others  who,  like  me, 
Their  wants  and  hunger  feel  t 
I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  move. 

192.  L.  M.  Thwaite'sCoL 

Bethesda's  Pool. .John  v.  2—*4. 

1  HOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I 
Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie  ? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  10  me. 

2  Sinners  on  ev'ry  side  step  in, 

And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin; 
But  1,  an  helpless,  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  Cov'nant  angel,  swift  come  down* 
To-day  thine  own  appointments  crown  j 
Thy  pow'r  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool, 

I  would,  thou  know'st,  I  would  be  whole*: 

0  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

193  S.  M.  Newton. 

Bethesdcts  Pool... .John  v.  2—4- 

1  BESIDE  the  gospel  pool, 

Appointed  for  the  poor, 
From  year  to  year  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move; 
And  others  round  me  stepping  ffy 
Their  efficacy  prove  I 


BIBLE.  194 

3  But  ray  complaints  remaia  ; 

I  feel  the  very  same  ; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain. 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 

4  0,  would  the  Lord  appear 

My  malady  to  heal ; 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languished  here, 
And  what  distress  1  feel. 

[5  How  often  have  I  thought, 
Why  should  I  longer  lie? 
Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I  ? 

6  But  whither  can  I  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
"Where  stream-  of  sovereign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole.] 

7  Here,  then,  from  day  to  day, 

I'll  wait,  and  hope,  and  try  ; 

Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die  ? 

8  No — he  is  full  of  grace  ; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul,  that  fain  would  sec  bis  face.. 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

194.  L.  31.  Scott. 

Bible  indited  and  preserved  by  God  the  $pirit....Js&* 

xl.  3. 

1  ETERNAL  Spirit !  'twas  thy  breath 
The  oracles  of  truth  inspir'd  ; 

And  kings  agd  holy  seers  of  old 
With  strong  prophetic  impulse  nYd. 

2  FilPd  with  thy  *reat  almighty  pow'r, 
Their  lips  with  heavenly  science  flow'd  : 


195  BIBLE. 

Their  hands  a  thousand  wonders  wrought. 
Which  bore  the  signature  of  Cod. 

3  With  gladsome  hearts  they  spread  the  news 
Of  pardon,  thro'  a  Saviour's  blood; 

And  to  a  num'rous  seeking  crowd 
Mark'd  out  the  path  to  his  abode. 

4  The  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell  in  vain 
Against  the  sacred  word  combine  ; 
Thy  providence  thro'  ev'ry  age 
Securely  guards  the  work  divine. 

5  Thee,  its  great  author,  source  of  light, 
Thee,  its  preserver,  we  adore ; 

And  humbly  ask  a  ray  from  thee, 
Its  hidden  wonders  to  explore. 

195.  C.  M.  Steele. 
Excellency  of  the  Bible. ...Vs.  cxix.  97. 

1  FATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 

What  endless  giory  shines  ! 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adord 
For  these  celestial  lines  ! 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches,  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  sweet  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  know* 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  springs  of  consolation  rise 

To  cheer  the  fainting  mind  ; 

And  thirsty  souls  receive  supplies^ 

And  sweet  refreshment  find. 


BLIND.  19G    197 

5  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound  ! 

6  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light ! 

7  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  for  ever  near ; 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there ! 

196.  8.  7.  Ncrvton. 

Precious  Bible.... Psalm  xix.  10, 

2  PRECIOUS  Bible  !  what  a  treasure 
Does  the  word  of  God  afford ! 
AIL  I  want  for  life  or  pleasure, 
Food  and  med'cine,  shield  and  sword ; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor — 
Having  this  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food,  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger^ 
Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys ; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Tho'  it  fills,  it  never  cloys : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed — 
He  is  meet  and  drink  indeed  ! 

197.  L   M.  Hoskins. 

Whereas  I  was  blind,  now  I  see....  John  ix.  2& 

1  NOW  let  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 
The  Saviour's  miracles  of  grace; 
INow  let  my  lips  and  life  record 
The  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord, 


198  BORN    AGAIN. 

2  Till  late  I  fancied  all  was  well* 
Tho'  walking  in  (he  road  to  hell; 
But  now,  thro'  grace  divinely  free, 
I,  who  was  blind,  am  brought  to  see* 

3  Long  had  I  slept  in  nature's  night, 
But  Jesus  came  and  gave  me  light ! 
Ten  thousand  praises,  Lord,  to  thee, 
That  tho*  born  blind,  yet  now  I  see ! 

4  IiOng  had  I  wallowVl  in  my  sin ; 
Blind  to  the  dangers  I  was  in; 
But  now  appeal,  great  God,  to  thee, 
That  tho'  once  blind,  yet  now  I  see! 

5  Long  did  I  on  the  law  rely, 

And  pass  the  friend  of  sinners  by ; 
But,  what  a  glorious  mystery ! 
Tho'  I  was  blind,  yet  now  I  see  ! 

6  Strengthen,  O  Lord,  my  mental  sight.... 
Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  light; 
Then  shall  I  praise  the  sacred  Three, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

198.  CM.  Hoskins. 
We  must  be  Born  again.,.  John  iii.  7« 

1  SINNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard! 

Hear,  all  ye  sons  of  men  ; 
For  Christ,  the  Saviour,  hath  declar'd, 
46  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  bloodf 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vaiu ; 
Thus  saith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"  Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd — » 

TJie  heart  a  sink  of  sin  5 


Br.  AND.  ]fJ9 

Without  a  change  we  can't  be  sav'd  *, 
u  Ye  must  be  borD  again." 

[4  That  which  is  bora  of  flesh  is  flesh, 
And  flesh  it  will  remain  ; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
H  Ye  must  be  born  again.*'5] 

5  Spirit  of  life,  thy  ?race  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain  ; 
BeaT  witness,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  heart, 
That  we  are  born  agaiu. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  hepm 

To  trust  and  love  thy  word ; 
And,  by  forsaking  ev'ry  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  of  God. 

199.  C.  M.  Perry. 
A  Brand  plucked  oat  of  the  Fire....Zech.  iii.  2> 

1  LET  earth  and  seas,  with  all  the  skies, 

Iti  grateful  songs  conspire; 
Since  Christ,  the  Lord,  for  sinners  dies, 
To  pluck  them  from  the  fire. 

2  Satan  acetifies  all  the  saints, 

And  roars  as  lions  do  ; 
But  Jesus  hears  their  long  complaiots, 
And  says,  "  I  dyM  for  you." 

3  "Tis  Christ  that  plucks  our  souls  as  brands 

From  everlasting  fire ; 
And  safely  keeps  us  in  his  hands, 
Till  death  shall  raise  us  high'r. 

4  la  filthy  garments  we  were  drest, 

To  purity  estrang'd  ; 
ISor  did  we  differ  from  the  rest, 

"  Till  grace  the  heart  had  chang'd," 


200    201  BREAD, 

5  O  may  our  souls  with  rapture  think, 
While  with  our  tongues  we  tell 
How  Jesus  pluck'd  us  from  the  brink 
Of  misery  and  hell. 

0  Victorious  grace  and  boundless  love, 

To  God  alone  belong ; 
Praise  him  below,  praise  him  above, 
la  ev'ry  tuneful  song. 

200  L.  M.  Hoskws. 
Prayer  for  Daily  Bread....Mht  vi.  1 1^ 

1  MOST  gracious  Father,  God  of  all, 
To  thee  we  come,  on  thee  we  call ; 
By  whom  both  man  and  beast  are  fed. 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

2  All  our  supplies  on  thee  depend ; 
Whate'er  we  want,  in  mercy  send  ; 
Thou  art  the  glorious  fountain-head, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

3  Nothing,  O  Lord,  do  we  deserve ; 
The  thought  of  merit  we  would  dread ; 
'Tis  an  alms  alone  we  crave ; 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

4  Forgiving  grace  do  thou  impart 
To  cheer  and  sanctify  each  heart ; 
May  we  in  death  join  with  our  head, 
And  feed  on  Christ  the  living  bread. 

201  C.  M.  Dobell. 
Burdens  brought  to  the  fsord....Vs.  lv.  2% 

1  YE  burden'd  souls  to  Jesus  come, 

You  need  not  be  afraid  ; 
He  loves  to  hear  poor  sinners  cry — 
He  loves  to  hear  them  plead. 

2  Ye  humble  souls  to  Jesus  come, 

5Tii  he  who  made  you  see 


BURDENS — CALLING.  202   203 

Your  wretched,  mic'd,  helpless  state..,. 
Your  guilt  and  misery. 

3  Christ  is  a  friend  to  mourning  souls; 
Then  wfcy  should  you  despair, 
Since  Saul  and  Mary  Magdalene 
Found  grace  and  mercy  here  ? 

202.  C.  M.  Farvcctt. 

Burdens  brought  to  the  Lord... .Bent,  i.  17. 

1  The  cause  that  is  for  me  too  hard, 

Vl\  make  to  Jesus  known  ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  leave  them  at  his  throne. 

2  Ke  v/ill  his  cheering  grace  impart, 

And  ease  my  anxious  breast ; 
His  love  can  heal  a  wounded  heart, 
And  bring  my  soul  to  rest. 

3  The  Judge  supreme  must  needs  do  right, 

Whoe'er  should  me  condemn  ; 
He'ii  br'ms;  my  jn< lament  to  the  light, 
And  clrar  my  injur'd  name. 

4  lie  calls  me  by  his  precious  word, 

And  bids  me  not  to  fear; 
The  cause  that  is  for  me  too  hard, 
My  gracious  God  will  hear. 

203.  L.  M.  Kent. 
Effectual  Calling. ...John  iv.  4. 

1  OJS"CE  a&  the  friend  of  sinners  dear* 
A  man  of  sorrows  sojouro'd  here  ; 

Internal  love  ordain'd  it  so, 
That  thro'  Samaria  he  must  go. 

2  There,  wand'riog  from  the  fold  of  God, 
He  saw  the  purchase  of  his  blood  : 


204  cast  down. 

And  o'er  this  wretch,  to  lust  a  slave, 
Did  sovereign  grace  her  banner  wave. 

3  Herein  discriminating  grace 
Shone  with  a  bright  refulgent  blaze ; 
While  dead  in  sin  tea  thousand  lie, 
Grace  brought  this  rebei  harlot  nigh. 

4  This  object  of  eternal  love, 
Ordain'd  to  (ill  a  throne  above, 
Shall  in  the  gospel  annals  shine, 
And  prove  election  all  divine. 

[5  Jesus,  our  shepherd,  God,  and  king, 
Thy  guardian  care  and  love  we  sing; 
Aud  hail  that  grace  both  rich  and  free, 
That  brings  thy  wanxTricg  sheep  to  thee, 
6  Glory  to  God  till  this  takes  place; 
Bulwarks  of  fire,  and  wails  of  grace, 
Keep  ali  his  blood -bought  flock  secure, 
Till  calling  proves  election  sure.] 

204.  L.  M.  Newton. 
Why  art  thou  cast  down,  &c Ps.  xliii.  5. 

1  WHIT,  O  my  soul,  these  anxious  cares  ? 
Why  thus  cast  down  with  doubts  and  fears  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  God  provide* 

Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide  ? 

2  When  first  before  his  mercy  seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit, 
He  gave  thee  warrant  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom,  love,  and  power.- 

3  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befal, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  ? 

4  He  who  has  helpM  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  ail  my  journey  thro*, 


CAST  DOWN.  205    200 

And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  Ebeuezers  to  his  praise. 

205.  C.  ill  Medley. 
Cast  down  but  not  destroyed... .2  Cor.  iv.  9. 

1  NOW  in  thy  praise,  eternal  King, 

"  Be  ail  my  thoughts  employ'd  ; 

While  of  this  precious  truth  I  sing, 

Cast  do wd,  but  not  destroy 'd 

2  Off  t lie  united  pow'rs  of  hell 

My  soul  have  sore  annoy 'd; 
And  yet  I  live  this  truth  to  tell, 
Cast  down  but  cot  destroy'd. 

3  In  all  the  paths  thro5  which  Fvepast, 

What  mercies  I've  enjoy'd, 

And  this  shall  be  my  song  at  last, 

Cast  down,  but  not  destroy'd. 

4  Wlieo  I  with  God  in  heaven  appear, 

There  I  shall  him  adore  ; 
Destroy'd  shall  be  my  siu  and  fear, 
And  I  cast  down  no  more. 

206.  8.  7.  4.  Farvcett. 
Cast  down,  yet  hoping. ...Vs.  xlii.  5. 

1  O  IWY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness? 

Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  ? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone  ; 
Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  tho'  satan's  strong  temptations 

Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day  ? 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Ofteu  fill  thee  with  dismay  ? 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Thro'  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
0.2 


207  CHRIST. 

3  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith  he'il  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin : 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Tho'  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 
His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee  ; 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God  ! 
Therefore  praise  him.... 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  hirn 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  forever  bow  before  him, 

And,  unceasing,  sing  his  love  I 
Happy  songsters ! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join? 

207.  8s.  Newton. 

What  think  you  of  Christ  ?... .Matt.  xxii.  42. 

1  WHAT  think  you  of  Christ  ?  is  the  test 
To  try  both  your  state  and  your  scheme ; 
You  cannot  be  right  in  the  rest, 

Unless  you  think  rightly  of  him. 

2  As  Jesus  appears  in  your  view.... 
As  he  is  beloved  or  not.... 

So  God  is  disposed  to  you, 
And  mercy  or  wrath  is  your  lot. 

[3  Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be.... 
A  man,  or  an  angel  at  most ; 
Sure  these  have  not  feelings  like  me, 
Nor  know  themselves  wretched  and  lost. 

4  So  guilty,  so  helpless  am  I, 
I  durst  not  confide  in  his  blood, 


CHURCH.  208 

Nor  on  liis  protection  rely, 
Unless  I  were  sure  lie  is  God.] 
[5  Some  call  him  a  Saviour  in  words, 
But  mix  their  own  works  with  his  plan, 
And  hope  he  his  help  will  afford 
When  they  have  done  all  that  they  can.] 

C  If  ask'd  what  of  Jesus  I  think  ? 

Tho1  still  my  best  thoughts  are  but  poor, 
]  say  he's  my  meat  and  my  drink, 
J>ly  life,  and  my  strength,  and  my  store: 

7  My  shepherd,  my  husband,  my  friend, 
My  Saviour  from  sin  and  from  thrall ; 
My  hope  from  beginning  to  end, 
My  portion,  my  Lord,  and  my  all. 

203.    Us.     Jay's  Col. 
Church  in  djftiction....ls?iiah  xlix  14—17. 

1  O  ZJOX,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man  can  save, 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dismay'd, 
In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decayed. 

2  Loud  roaring,  the  billows  now  nigh  overwhelm, 
But  skilfuPs  the  pilot  who  sits  at  the  helm : 

His  wisdom  conducts  thee,  his  pow'r  thee  defends; 
In  safety  and  quiet  thy  warfare  he  ends. 
2  O  fearful!  O  faithless!  in  mercy  he  cries; 

My  promise,  my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine  eyes  ? 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall  stand. 
Thro'  tempest  and  tossing  Til  bring  thee  to  land* 

Forget  thee  I  will  not,  I  cannot;  thy  name 
Engrav'd  on  my  heart  doth  for  ever  remain; 
The  palms  of  my  hands  while  I  look  on  I  see 
The  wounds  I  receiv'd,  when  sufPring  for  thee. 


20§   210  CHURCH. 

[5  I  feel  at  my  heart  all  thy  sighs  and  thy  groans, 
For  thou  art  most  near  me,  my  flesh  and  my  bones 
In  all  thy  distresses  thy  head  feels  the  pain, 
Yet  aii  are  most  needful,  nqt  one  is  in  vaiu.] 

6  Then  trust  me,  and  fear  not,  thy  life  is  secure ; 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  pow'r ; 
In  love  I  correct  thee  thy  soul  to  refine, 
To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  likeness  to  shine. 

209.  L.  M.    Gibbons. 
Barren  Church  lamented....'Rev.  ii.  5. 

1  LORD,  must  thy  gospel  fly  away? 
And  all  thy  mercies  be  remov'd  ? 
Are  we  to  sin  become  a  prey  ? 
And  ail  our  talents  misimprov'd  ? 

2  O  must  we  bid  our  God  adieu  ? 
And  must  the  gospel  take  its  flight? 
O,  shall  our  children  never  view 
The  beamings  of  that  heavenly  light  ? 

[3  Forbid  it,  Lord ;  with  arms  of  faith 

We'll  hold  thee  fast,  and  thou  shalt  stay, 
We'll  cry,  while  we  have  life  or  breath, 
Our  God,  do  not  depart  away  !] 

4  If  broken  hearts  and  weeping  eyes 
Can  find  acceptance  at  thy  throne; 
Lo,  here  they  are  ;  this  sacrifice 
Thou  wilt  accept  thro'  Christ  thy  Son, 

210.    CM.    Gibbons. 
Church  described... .Cant  vi.  10. 

i  SAY,  who  is  she  that  looks  abroad 
Like  the  sweet-blushing  dawn  ; 
When  with  her  living  light  she  paints 
The  dew  drops  of  the  lawn : 


ceuRCH.  211 

2  Fair  as  ihe  moon,  when  in  the  skies 

Serene  her  throne  she  guides, 
And  o'er  the  twinkling  stars  supreme 
In  full-orb'd  glory  rides : 

3  Clear  as  the  sun,  when  from  the  east 

Without  a  cloud  he  springs, 
And  scatters  boundless  light  and  heat, 
From  his  resplendent  wings: 

4  Tremendous  as  a  host  that  moves 

Majestically  slow, 
With  banners  wide-display 'd,  all  arm'd, 
All  ardent  Tor  the  foe ! 
5  This  is  the  church  by  heaven  array 'd, 
With  strength  and  grace  divine j 
Thus  shall  she  strike  her  foes  with  dread, 
And  thus  her  glories  shine. 

211.    CM.     heed's  Col. 

Church  on  earth  and  heaven  but  (me. ...Eph.  iii.  \54 
[1   COME,  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
That  have  obtaio'd  the  prize; 
And  on  the  eagle's  wings  of  love, 
To  joy  celestial  rise,] 
2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 
With  those  to  glory  gone ; 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  king 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one. 

2  One  family,  we  dwell  in  him, 
One  church,  above,  beneath: 
Tbo1  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 
4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 
To  his  command  we  bow  ; 
Part  of  the  host  have  cross'd  the  flood 
And  part  are  crossiag  now. 


212  CHURCH. 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home 

This  solemn  moment  fly  ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  be  our  constant  guide, 

Then,  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  and  waves  divide, 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

212.   C.  M.     Gibbons. 
Zions  Feast.... Isaiah  xxv.  6. 

1  ON  Zion,  iiis  most  holy  mount, 

God  will  a  feast  prepare ; 
And  Israel's  sons  and  Gentile  lands 
Shall  in  the  banquet  share. 

2  Marrow  and  fatness  are  the  food 

His  bounteous  hand  bestows; 
Wine  on  the  Ices,  and  well  refm'd, 
In  rich  abundance  flows. 

3  See  to  the  vilest  of  the  vile 

A  free  acceptance  given  ! 
See  rebels,  by  adopting  grace, 
iSit  with  the  heirs  of  heaveu! 

4  The  pain'd,  the  sick,  the  dying,  novr 

To  ease  and  health  restor'd, 
With  eager  appetites  partake 
The  plenties  of  the  board. 

5  But   O,  what  draughts  of  bliss  unknown, 

What  dainties  shall  be  giv'n, 
When  with  the  myriads  round  the  throne 
We  join  the  feast  of  heaven  ! 

6  There  joys  immeasurably  high 

Shall  overflow  the  soul; 
And  springs  of  life  that  never  dry 
In  thousand  channels  roll. 


CHURCH.  213   214 

213.    L.  M.     Kingsbury. 
Zions  Increase  prayed  for. ...Isaiah  Ixii.  0,  7. 

1  GREAT  Lord  of  all  thy  churches,  hear 
Thy  ministers'  and  people's  pray'r; 
Perfiiord  by  thee,  O  may  it  rise 

Like  fragrant  incense  to  the  skies, 

2  Revive  thy  churches  with  thy  grace, 
Heal  all  our  breaches  grant  us  peace ; 
Rouse  us  from  sloth,  our  hearts  inflame 
With  ardent  zeal  for  Jesu's  name. 

3  May  young  and  old  thy  word  receive, 
JDe?d  sinners  hear  thy  voice  and  live; 
The  wounded  conscience  healing  find, 
And  joy  refresh  each  drooping  mind. 

4  May  aged  saints,  maturd  with  grace, 
Abound  in  fruits  of  holiness; 

And  when  transplanted  to  the  skies, 
May  younger  iu  their  stead  arise. 

5  Thus  we  our  suppliant  voices  raise, 
And  weeping,  sow  the  seed  of  praise. 
In  humble  hope  thai  thou  wilt  hear 
Thy  ministers1  and  people's  prayer. 

214.    L.  M.     Ccnnick. 

Ziorfs  Increase  prayed  for.... Zech.  ix.  13 — .16, 

1  HOW  many  years  hath  man  been  driver- 
Far  off  fi  om  happiness  and  heaven  ! 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  banish'd  sons  to  roam  no  more. 

2  For  near  six  thousand  years,  thy  foe 
Hath  triumphed  over  ail  below; 
Save  that  a  little  flock  is  found, 

With  rav'ning  wolves  encompassed  round. 


21>  CHURCH. 

3  Shall  not  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
An  ample  compensation  gain ; 
And  many  happy  millions  more 
To  happiness  and  God  restore. 

4  From  ev'ry  nation... ev'ry  tongue, 
A  remnant  must  to  him  belong ; 
Nor  can  there  be  too  vile  a  race 
To  furnish  trophies  of  his  grace. 

5  Exert  that  pow'r  which  could  subdue 
The  furious,  slaughter-breathing  Jew,, 
And  make  him  in  thy  cause  become 
Victorious  over  Greece  and  Rome. 

6  Now  Lord,  before  thy  servants  go; 
Let  God  himself  the  trumpet  blow; 
Hasten  the  gospel  jubilee, 
Which  bids  a  captive  world  be  free. 

215.    S.  M.     Kent 
Church  coming  up from  th,  lFil>!erness....Cani.  viii.  5 

1  FROM  sin's  dark,  thorny  maze, 
To  Canaan's  fertile  plains, 

A  trav'liing  fair  one,  in  distress, 
On  her  beloved  leans. 

2  Thro'  fire  and  flood  she  goes, 
A  weakling  more  than  strong — 

Veuts  iu  his  bosom  ail  her  woes, 
And,  leaning  moves  along. 

3  When  daggers  round  her  press, 
And  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

She  leans  upon  his  righteousness, 
From  whence  her  hopes  arise. 

4  When  guilt,  a  mighty  flood, 
Her  trembling  conscience  pains, 

Then  on  his  peace-procuring  blood 
This  trav'Iliug  fair  oae  leans. 


€H£RCH.  210 

£       She  views  the  covenant  sure ; 
Her  hopes  ail  ceotre  there  ; 
And  on  his  bosom  leans  secure, 
WhoM  temples  bled  for  her. 
6       O'er  Jordan's  chilling  flood, 
When  cali'd  by  death  to  go, 
She,  leaning  on  her  covenant  God, 
Shall  pass  triumphant  through. 

216.    8.7.4.     Newton. 
Zioiis  Increase  prayed  for. ...Vs.  Ixxxv.  & 

1  SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation; 

Grant  us  Lord,  a  gracious  raia  I 
All  will  come  to  desolation 

Unless  thou  return  again. 
Lord,  revive  us; 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance; 

Shine  upon  us  fFom  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Ev'ry  plant  shall  droop  and  die. 

3  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourished; 

Ev'ry  part  look'd  gay  and  green ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourish'd; 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen ! 

[4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 
And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed; 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 
5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 
FIHVl  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth  t 


217    218  COLLECTION. 

6  Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below; 

Some,  alas!  we  fear  aie  blighted — 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

7  Younger  plants,  (the  sight  how  pleasant!) 

Covered  thick  with  blossoms  stood; 

But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present — 

Frost  has  nipp'd  them  in  the  bud !] 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither; 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again; 
O,  permit  them  not  to  wiiher; 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one,  estecm'd  thy  servant, 
Shuu  the  world's  bewitching  snares* 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power; 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 
217.  L.M.    Roby'sCoh 
Collection  for  the  poor....]  Chron.  xxix.  14* 

1  THE  Lord  who  rules  the  world's  affairs;, 
For  me  a  wellspread  board  prepares; 
My  grateful  thanks  to  him  shall  rise; 

He  knows  my  wants,  tho'se  wants  supplies. 

2  And  shall  I  grudge  to  give  his  poor 
A  mite  from  all  my  bount'ous  store  ? 
j^o — Lord,  the  friends  of  thine  and  thee 
Shall  always  find  a  friend  in  me. 

218.   S.  M.     Scott. 
Collection.. .A  Chron.  xxix.  14. 
1       THY  bounties,  gracious  Lord, 
With  gratitude  we  own: 


CONFLICT.  218 

We  bless  thy  providential  grace, 
Which  show 'is  its  blessings  down, 

2  With  joy  the  people  bring 
Their  off' rings  round  thy  throne; 

With  thankful  souls  behold,  Ave  pay 
A  trjbute  of  thy  own. 

3  Accept  this  humble  mite, 
Great  Sov'reign  Lord  of  all ; 

JNor  let  our  num'rous  mingling  sius, 
The  fragrant  ointment  spoil. 

4  Let  a  redeemer's  blood 
Diffuse  its  virtues  wide; 

Halluw  and  cleanse  our  crry  gift? 
And  all  our  follies  hide. 

5  O  may  this  sacrifice 

To  thee  the  Lord  ascend; 
An  odour  of  a  sweet  perfume, 
Presented  by  his  hand. 

*>       Well  pleas'd  our  God  shall  view 
The  products  of  his  grace  ; 
And  in  a  plentiful  reward 
Fulfil  his  promises. 

219.    L.  M.     Cenmck.... altered. 
Conflict  behveen  Flesh  and  Spirit. ...Rom.  vii.  15, 

1  HOW  sad  and  awful  is  my  state! 
The  very  thins:  I  do,  I  hate  : 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  pray'r, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there ! 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hate  my  sin  yet  cannot  turn  ; 

I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  bear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 


220  CONFLICT* 

3  Where  shall  so  great  a  sinner  run  ? 
I  see  I'm  ruiu'd  and  undone; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  fear. 

4  Thy  blood  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  the  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God ; 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  dy'd  and  wash'd  me  clean. 

6  On  this  rich  blood  my  faith  is  found, 
And  on  this  hope  I  fix  my  ground  ; 
Soon  shall  I  reach  th'  eternal  shore, 
Where  doubts  and  fears  prevail  no  more. 

220.    L.M.     Crattcnden. 
Conflict  between  Sin  and  Holiness. ...Gal.  v.  17. 

1  WHAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within, 
Imperfect  grace,  remaining  sin  ! 
Not  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Tho'  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die- 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high; 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies; 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight 
To  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  of  light. 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll 
Ere  each  reclaims  my  captive  soul; 
I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 


CONFLICT.  7 

5  How  short  the  joys  thy  visits  give  ! 

How  long  thine  absence,  Lord,  I  grieve ! 

What  clouds  obscure  my  rising  sun, 

Or  intercept  its  rays  at  noon ! 
€  Great  God,  assist  me  thro'  the  fight ; 

Make  me  to  triumph  in  thy  might ; 

Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise— 

The  vict'ry  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

221.   CM.     Erskine. 

Conflict  between  sin  and  holiness. 

1  WHEN  heaven  does  grant  at  certain  times, 

Amidst  a  pow'rful  gale, 
Sweet  liberty  to  moan  my  crimes, 
And  wand'iings  to  bewail— 

2  Then  do  I  dream  my  sinful  brood 

Is  drown'd  in  the  wide  main 
Of  chrystal  tears  and  crimson  blood. 
And  ne'er  will  live  again. 

3  I  get  my  foes  beneath  my  feet, 

I  bruise  the  serpeut's  head  ; 
I  hope  the  vict'ry  is  complete, 
And  all  my  lusts  are  dead. 

4  But  ah,  alas  !  th1  ensuing  hour 

My  passions  rise  and  swell; 
They  rage  and  reinforce  their  powV 
With  new  recruits  from  hell. 

'~5  Then  straight  my  Lord,  with  sweet  surprise. 
Returns  to  loose  my  bands; 
With  kkind  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.'] 

o  Thus  my  whole  life  is  nothing  else 
But  heaven  and  hell  by  turns; 
My  soul  that  now  in  Goshen  dwells, 
Anon  in  Egypt  mourns*  u  2 


^20  ^ 


\ 

CONVERSION. 

222.    CM.     Stogdon. 
vidcd  heart  lamented.... Rom.  vii.  19. 
i  STRANGE  that  so  much  of  heaven  and  lieii 
Should  in  one  bosom  meet ! 
Lord,  can  thy  spirit  ever  dwell 
Where  satan  has  a  seat  ? 

2  Now  I  am  all  transform'd  to  love, 

And  could  expire  in  praise; 
Anon,  not  all  the  joys  above 
One  cheerful  note  can  raise. 

3  B)  faithless  hopes  and  golden  dreams* 

I'm  tortur'd  or  betray'd; 
Still  tots  d  between  the  two  extremes. 
Too  vaiu  or  too  dismay'd. 

4  Decide  the  dubious,  awful  case 

By  some  assuring  sign ; 
And  O,  may  thy  all-conqu'ring  grace 
Demonstrate  I  am  thine. 

223    L.  M.     Dobell. 
Behold  he  pray cth.... Acts  ix,  11. 

1  SINCE,  Lord,  thy  mighty  grace  did  calX 
A  bloody,  persecuting  Saul, 

Let  none  despair— here  God  displays 
Hissov'reign  power -behold  he  prays. 

2  The  soul  that's  truly  born  of  God 
Delights  to  run  the  heavenly  road; 
He  mourns  for  sin  and  hates  the  ways 
Which  lead  to  death— behold  he  prays. 

[3  Now  wisdom's  ways  are  his  delight, 
And  Christ  is  precious  in  his  sight; 
With  shame  he  views  his  ill-spent  days, 
And  now— behold  the  sinner  prays.] 
4  Grace  is  the  theme  his  soul  explores; 
A  God  in  Christ  his  soul  adores ; 


CONVERSION.  224 

Before  the  cross  his  fears  he  lavs, 
And  now  to  God — behold  he  prays. 

5  He  flies  from  works  to  Jesu's  blood, 
Yet  proves  by  works  he's  bom  of  God: 
He  runs  with  joy  in  Zion's  Avays, 

And  to  his  God — behold  he  prays. 

6  In  heaven  each  praying  soul  shall  see 
Salvation  was  both  rich  and  free; 
And  thro'  eternal  ages  raise 

Their  song  to  great  Jehovah's  praise. 

224.  L.  M.     Biffs  Col. 

Converting  Grace... Acts  ix.  5...1  Tim.  i.  J 5. 

1  DID  ever  one  of  Adam's  race 

Cost  thee,  my  Lord,  more  toil  and  grace 
Than  I  have  done,  before  my  soul 
Could  yield  to  thy  divine  conlroul  ? 

2  How  great  the  pow'r,  how  vast  the  sway, 
That  first  constrained  me  to  obey  ! 

How  large  the  grace  thou  didst  impart 
That  conquered  sin  and  won  my  heart. 

3  Vile  was  my  heart,  deep  plung'd  in  sin — 
A  dismal  den  of  thieves  within, 

Where  evVy  hist  presumed  to  dwell, 
The  hateful  progeny  of  hell. 

4  A  base  apostate  from  my  God. 

I  trampled  on  the  Saviour's  Mood; 
I  scorn'd  his  mercy,  mock'd  his  pain. 
And  crucify'd  my  Lord  again. 

5  But  lo!  the  chief  of  sinners  now 

Is  brought  before  thy  throne  to  bow; 
Surely  this  mighty  pow'r  from  thee, 
Can  conquer  all,  that  conquers  me. 

6  Hail,  dearest  Lord,  my  choicest  love, 
By  pity  drawn  from  realms  above; 


225  226  conversion. 

I  wonder  at  that  grace  of  thine, 
That  won  a  heart  so  vile  as  mine ! 
225.    C.  M.     Wallin. 
Converting  G  race.... T*s.  xlv.  3 — 5. 
1  HAIL,  mighty  Jesus,  how  divine 
Is  thy  victorious  sword  ! 
The  stoutest  rebel  must  resign 
At  thy  commanding  word. 
[2  The  strongest  holds  of  satan  yield 
To  thine  all-conqu'ring  hand  ; 
When  once  thy  glorious  arm's  reveal'd 
No  creature  can  withstand.] 

3  Deep  are  the  wounds  thine  arrows  give; 

They  pierce  the  hardest  heart; 
Thy  smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
And  joy  succeeds  to  smart. 

4  Still  gird  fhy  sword  upon  thy  thigh, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway; 
Go  forth,  sweet  prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 

5  And  when  thy  vict'ries  are  complete, 

And  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet 
To  sing  thy  conqu'ring  grace — 

6  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favor'd  band  ! 
And  I,  with  th^fn,  thy  praise  will  sound, 
Throughout  Immanuel's  land. 

226.    C.  M.     Hoskins. 
Jailor's  Conversion.,..  Acts  xvi.  30,  31. 

I  LORD,  we  adore  thy  matchless  ways 
In  bringing  souls  to  thee; 
We  sing  and  shout  eternal  praise, 
For  grace  so  full  and  free. 


CONVERSION.  22& 

:2  Thy  grace  pervades  the  prison's  gloom, 
And  shines  with  lustre  there  ; 
Thy  pow'r  can  bring  a  jailor  home, 
With  trembling,  hope,  and  fear. 
3  "What  must  I  do,*' the  Jailor  cries; 
"  To  save  my  sinking  soul  ? 
"  Believe  in  Christ,"  the  word  replies, 
"Thy  faith  shall  make  thee  whole." 

[4  By  doing,  we  are  all  undone; 
The  law  to  death  condemns; 
Our  hope,  our  help,  our  all  is  gone; 
But  God  salvation  sends. 

5  Our  works  are  all  the  works  of  sin, 

Our  nature  quite  deprav'd; 

Jesus  alone  can  make  us  clean  ; 

By  grace  are  sinners  sav'd. 

6  "  Believe,  believe,"  the  gospel  cries, 

"  This  is  the  living  way :" 
From  faith  in  Christ  our  hopes  arise, 
And  shine  to  perfect  day.] 

7  Come,  sinners,  then,  the  Saviour  trust, 

To  wash  you  in  his  blcod ; 
To  change  your  hearts,  subdue  your  lust, 
And  bring  you  home  to  God. 

227.    C.  M.     Stennett. 
Converted  Tkief....lLuke  xxiii.  42. 

1  AS  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

And  wept  and  bled,  and  dy'd, 
He  pour'd  salvation  on  a  wretch 
That  languished  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes  with  inward  grief  and  shame 

The  penitent  confessed  ; 
Then  turn  d  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  addrest: 


o 

^23  CONVERSION. 

3  ct  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven,..; 

"  Thou  spoth  ss  Lamb  of  God, 
<l  I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 
"  And  welt'ring  in  thy  blood. 

4  u  Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  wo, 

"In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise  ; 
ci  Burst  thro'  the  gloomy  shades  of  deaths 
"And  shine  atove  the  skies. 

5  "Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

"  Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me; 
"And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death, 
"  Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

6  His  pray'r  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

And  instantly  replies, 
(i  To-day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
"  With  me  in  paradise." 

228.    CM.     Recce's  Set. 
Conversion  of  Zaccheus.... "Liike  xix.  1 — 6- 

1  A  SIGHT  of  Jesus,  with  his  eyes, 

Zaccheus  longd  to  have: 
But  ill  ark  how  sure  salvation  flies 
To  them  that  God  will  save. 

2  However  casual  it  may  seem, 

That  Jesus  passed  that  way  ; 
'Twas  all  according  to  the  scheme 
That  in  his  counsel  lay. 

3  Long  in  the  cov'nant  of  his  grace 

His  worthless  name  had  been ; 
His  stature  and  his  dwelling-place 
Were  both  contain'cl  therein. 

4  cc  Zaccheus,  haste,"  the  Saviour  said, 

"  I  come  this  way  for  thee  ; 
*'Tho'  thou  in  trespasses  art  dead, 
cc  Salvation  thou  shalt  see," 


CONVERSION.  22& 

$  }Twas  not  that  he  was  Abraham's  sod, 
In  ties  oi  flesh  aud  blood ; 
For  he  was  sav'd  by  grace  alone. 
As  one  elect  of  God, 
[6  Redemp  ion  thro'  a  Saviour's  name. 
He  deem'd  an  idle  dream; 
He  to  salvation  never  came— 
Salvation  came  to  him.] 

7  His  call  by  grace,  ere  time  begun. 
Was  fixt  in  day  and  hour : 
And  he  could  neither  will  nor  ruD 
'Till  Jesus  gave  him  pow'r. 
229.   8.  7.  Swain. 
Conversion.. ..Jer.  xxxi.  3. 
I  ON  the  brink  of  fi'ry  ruin, 

Justice,  with  a  flaming  sword, 
Was  my  guilty  soul  pursuing 
When  I  first  beheld  my  Lord, 

[2  Terrify'd  with  Sinai's  thunder, 
Straight  I  flew  to  Calvary, 
Where  I  saw  with  love  and  wonder* 
Him  by  faith  who  dy'd  for  me.] 

3  "  Sinner.''  he  exclaim'd,  "Tve  lov\]  thee 

4t  With  an  everlasting  love  ; 
li  Justice  has  in  me  approved  thee; 
*4  Thou  shalt  dwell  with  me  above." 

4  Sweet  as  angels'  notes  in  heaven, 

When  to  golden  harps  they  sound^ 
Is  the  voice  of  sins  forgiven, 
To  the  soul  by  satan  bound. 

5  Sweet  as  angels'  harps  in  glory, 

Was  that  heavenly  voice  to  me> 
When  I  saw  my  Lord  before  me 
Bleed  and  die  to  set  me  fret* 


230  CONVERSION. 

6  Saiots,  attend  with  holy  wonder! 
Sinners  hear  and  sing  his  praise  i 
JXis  the  God  that  holds  the  thunder 
Shows  himself  the  God  of  grace  ! 

230.    3. 8.  6.     Brown. 
True  Convert....2  Cor.  v.  17. 

1  WHEN  with  my  mind  devoutly  prest, 
Dear  Saviour,  my  revolving  breast 

Would  past  offences  trace  ; 
Trembling,  I  make  the  black  review, 
Yet  pleas' d  behold,  admiring  too, 

The  pow'r  of  changing  grace. 

2  This  tongue,  with  blasphemies  defil'd, 
These  feet,  to  erring  paths  beguii'd, 

In  heavenly  league  agree'd ; 
Who  could  believe  such  lips  could  praise 
Or  think  my  dark  and  winding  ways 

Should  ever  lead  to  thee  ? 

3  These  eyes,  that  once  abus'd  their  sight, 
Now  lift  to  thee  their  wat'ry  light, 

And  weep  a  silent  flood  : 
These  hands  ascend  in  ceaseless  pray  "r  5. 
O  wash  away  the  stains  they  wear 

In  thy  redeeming  blood ! 
[4  These  ears,  that  pleasM  could  entertain 
The  midnight  oath,  the  lustful  strain, 

When  round  the  festal  board. 
Now,  deaf  to  all  th'  enchanting  noise, 
Avoid  the  throng  detest  the  joys, 

And  press  to  hear  thy  word.] 

5  Thus  art  thou  serv'd  in  ev'ry  part; 
O  wouldst  thou  more  transform  my  hearty 
This  drossy  thing  refine  j 


CONVERSION.  231 

That  grace  might  nature's  strength  control 
And  a  new  creature— body— soul? 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thiae ! 

231.    8.8.  6     Newton. 
Pomcr  of  Converting  Grace...,  Acts  ix.  6. 

1  LOUD,  thou  hast  won,  at  length  I  yield; 
My  heart,  by  rrrght}  grace  compell'd, 

Surrenders  ail  to  thee  : 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love  ? 

Love  conquers  even  me  ! 

2  All  that  a  wretch  could  do  I  try'd— 
Thy  patience  sconvd,  thy  pow'r  defy'd, 

And  trampled  on  thy  laws; 
Scarcely   he  martyr  at  the  stake 
Could  stand  more  steadfast  for  thy  sake 

Than  I  in  satan's  cause. 

3  But  since  thou  hast  thy  love  reveal'd 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  seal'd, 

I  can  resist  no  more  : 
Couldst  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed  ? 
Canst  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead  ? 

I  wonder  and  adore, 

4  If  thou  hadst  bid  thy  thunders  roll, 
And  lightnings  fl:  sh  to  blast  my  soul 

I  still  had  stubborn  been: 
But  mercy  has  my  heart  subdu'd, 
A  bleeding  Saviour  I  have  vievt'd, 

And  now  I  hate  my  sin. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone; 
Come  take  possession  of  thine  owp, 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free  5 

s 


232  CONVERSION. 

Released  from  satan's  hard  command, 
gee  all  my  powers  waiting  stand, 
To  be  employ'd  by  thee. 

6  My  will  couform'd  to  thine  would  move:, 
On  thee,  my  hope,  desire,  and  love 

In  fixt  attention  join  : 
Mv  hands,  my  eyes,  my  ears,  my  tongue. 
Have  satan's  servants  been  too  long, 

But  now  they  shall  be  thine. 

7  And  can  I  be  the  very  same 

Who  lately  durst  blaspheme  thy -name, 

And  on  thy  gospel  tread  ? 
Surely  each  one  who  hears  my  case 
Will  praise  thee,  and  confess  thy  grace 

Invincible  indeed !. 

232.    L.  M.     Ktnt. 
Rainbow  of  the  Covenant. ...Gen.  ix.  13—17. 

1  WHEN  in  the  cloud,  with  colours  fair, 
I  see  the  eov'naut  bow  appear^ 

Its  beauteous  form  and  lovely  rays 
Awake  my  soul  to  love  and  praise. 

2  It  shows  to  me  how  firm  the  base, 
The  oath,  the  promise,  and  the  grace, 
Which  God  of  old,  ere  time  begun, 
To  Zion  sware  in  Christ  his  Son. 

3  Dejected  saint,  dismiss  thy  fears, 

Still  round  the  throne  this  bow  appears, 
Proclaiming  peace  and  mercy  free, 
And  full  salvation  now  to  thee. 

4  It  points  thy  soul  to  Jesus  now; 
Vindictive  wrath  once  smote  his  brow; 
That  on  thy  guilty  soul  and  mine, 

JNo  storms  should  beat  of  wrath  divine. 


CONVERSION.  233 

$  Here,  when  thy  fears  begirt  to  rise, 
And  hope  in  disappointment  dies. 
This  covenant  bow  thy  fears  shall  quell-— 
'Twas  made  for  thee,  in  all  ihings  well. 

6  Should  sin  prevail,  and  sorrows  rise, 

And  guilt  and  darkness  veil  the  skies, 

Still  round  the  throne  the  how  shall  be 

No  sign  of  wrath,  but  love  to  thee. 

233.    8s.     Toplady. 

Stability  of  the  Covenant. ...Isaltfi  Hv.  Id. 

1  A  DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 
Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing: 

IS"or  fear  with  thy  righteousness  en, 
My  person  and  offerings  to  bring. 

2  The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God 
With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do ; 
My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 
Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view 

3  The  work  which  his  goodness  began 
The  arm^of  his  strength  will  complete  : 
His  promise  is  yea  and  araeo, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet. 

4  Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 
JSot  all  things  below  cor  above, 

Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 
Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

5  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands 
Eternity  will  not  erase  ; 

Imprest  on  his  heart  it  remains, 
In  marks  of  indelible  grace. 

6  Yes,  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 
As  sure  3s  the  earnest  is  gi-  en; 
More  happy  but  not  more  secure, 
The  glorify'd  spirits  in  heaven. 


234   235  tfOYENAKT. 

234.    8.7.     Lee. 
Covenant  Love.., A  Pet,  i.  2—4, 

1  FAR  beyond  all  comprehension 

Is  Jehovah's  cov'nant  love: 
Who  can  fathom  its  dimension? 
Or  its  unknown  limits  prove  ? 

2  Ere  the  earth  upon  its  basis, 

By  creating  povvV  was  built, 
His  designs  were  wise  and  gracious. 
For  removing  human  guilt. 

3  He  displayM  his  grand  intention 

On  tbe  mount  of  Calvary, 
When  he  dy'd  for  our  redemption, 
Lift'  d  high  upon  the  tree. 

4  O  how  sweet  to  view  the  flowing 

Of  his  soul-redeeming  blood, 
With  divine  assurance,  knowing 
That  it  made  my  peace  with  God. 

5  Why,  O  Lord,  was  I  elected, 

Thy  salvation  to  enjoy  ? 
White  such  myriads  were  rejected, 
Equally  as  good  as  I  ? 

Q  Nought  foreseen  thy  love  excited  i' 
Faith,  or  good  desires  in  me ; 
But  because  thy  grace  delighted 
To  be  sovereign  and  free. 

7  Freely  thou  wilt  bring  to  heaven 
All  thy  chosen,  ransom'd  race, 
Who  to  thee,  their  head,  were  givera 
In  the  covenant  of  grace. 

235.    8.  8.  6.     Anon. 
Everlasting  Covenant....*!  Sam.  xxiii.  5. 
1  NOW  for  a  hymn  of  praise  to  God, 
(Ye  trophies  of  a  Saviour's  blood) ; 


COVENANT.  23§ 

Join  the  sweet  choir  above; 
All  your  harmonious  accents  bring, 
"Wake  ev'ry  high,  celestial  string, 

To  chant  redeeming  love. 

2  Ere  Cod  pronounc'd  creation  good, 
Or  bade  the  vast,  unbounded  Good 

Thro'  fixed  channels  run ; 
Ere  light  from  ancient  chaos  sprang, 
Or  angels  earth's  formation  sang, 

He  chose  us  in  l;is  Son. 

3  Then  was  the  cov'nant  order  d  sure, 
Thro'  endless  ages  to  endure, 

By  Israels  triune  God  : 
That  none  this  cov'nant  might  evade; 
With  oaths  and  promises  'twas  made, 

And  ratify 'd  in  b;ood. 

4  God  is  the  refuge  of  my  soul, 

Tho'  tempests  rage,  tho'  billows  roll, 

And  hellish  pow'rs  assail  : 
Eternal  walls  are  my  defence, 
Environ* d  with  omnipotence, 

What  foe  can  e'er  prevail  ? 

5  Then  let  infernal  legions  roar, 

And  waste  their  cursed,  vengeful  pow'r; 

My  soul  their  wrath  disdains  : 
In  God,  my  refuge,  I'm  secure, 
While  cov'nant  promises  endure, 
Or  my  Redeemer  reigns. 
238.    6.  8.  4.     Oliver. 
Covenant  God.. ..Ex.  iii.  6.. ..Acts  vii,  32, 
I       THE  God  of  Abra'm  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthron'd  above; 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days. 

And  God  of  love.  «  2 


236  COVENANT. 

2       Jehovah  great,  J  am, 

By  earth  and  heaven  confestt 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  uame, 
For  ever  blest. 

[3       The  God  of  Ahrah'm  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command, 
From  earth  I  rise,  and  seek  the  joye 
At  his  right  hand.] 

4  I  all  on  earth  forsake — 

Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  pow'r ; 
And  him  my  only  portion  make, 
My  shield  and  tow'r. 

5  The  God  of  Abrah'm  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days 
In  all  his  ways. 
0       He  calls  a  worm  his  friend  ! 
Be  calls  himself  my  <God  ! 
And  he  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 
Thro'  Jesu's  blood. 

7  He  by  himself  has  sworn; 
I  on  his  oath  depend  ; 

I  shall,  on  eagle's  wings  upborne, 
To  heaven  ascend. 

8  I  shall  behold  his  face ; 
I  shall  his  pow'r  adore ; 

And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  grace 
For  evermore. 

part  2. 

9  Tho'  nature's  strength  decay, 
And  earth  aud  hell  withstand, 

To  Canaan's  bounds  I  urge  my  way? 
At  his  command. 


COVENANT.  23  © 

10  The  watry  deep  I  pass, 
With  Jesus  in  my  view ; 

And  thro'  this  howling  wilderness 
My  way  pursue. 

11  The  goodly  land  I  see, 
With  peace  and  plenty  blest; 

The  land  of  sacred  liberty, 
And  endless  rest : 

[12       There  milk  and  honey  flow, 
And  oil  and  wine  abound; 
And  trees  of  life  for  ever  grow, 
With  mercy  crown'd,] 

13  There  dwells  the  Lord  our  King— 
The  Lord,  our  righteousness, 

(Triumphant  o'er  the  world  and  sin,) 
The  Prince  of  peace, 

14  On  Zioo's  sacred  height 
His  kingdom  still  maintains; 

And,  glorious  with  his  saints  ia  light, 
For  ever  reigns. 

15  He  keeps  his  own  secure  : 
He  guards  them  by  his  side- 
Arrays  in  garments  white  and  pure 

His  spotless  bride. 

16  With  streams  of  sacred  bliss, 
With  wines  of  living  joys, 

With  all  the  fruits  of  Paradise, 
He  still  supplies. 

tart  3. 

17  Before  the  great  Three-One, 

His  saints  exulting  stand, 
And  shout  the  wonders  grace  hath  doDfj 
Thro'  all  their  land. 


237  CREATION. 

18  The  list'ning  spheres  attenS, 
And  swell  the  growing  fame; 

And  sing  in  songs  tha<  never  end. 
The  wondrous  name. 

19  The  triune  God  on  high, 
The  glad  archangels  sing; 

And  "holy,  holy,  holy,"  cry, 
"Almighty  King! 

20  "  Who  wast  and  art  the  sarite; 
"And  evermore  shall  be; 

''Jehovah,  Father,  great  I  a  at, 
'w  We  worship  thee!" 

21  Before  the  Saviour's  face, 
The  ranson/d  nation's  bow  ; 

CTerwhelm'd  by  his  almighty  grace, 
For  ever  new. 

22  He  shows  his  scars  of  love ! 
They  kindle  to  a  flame! 

And  sound  thro'  all  the  worlds  above 
The  slaughter'd  Lamb. 

23  The  whole  triumphant  host 
Give  thauks  to  God  on  high ; 

"Hail,  Father,  Son,  aud  Holy  Ghost," 
They  ever  cry. 

24  Hail,  AbrahVs  God  and  mine  ! 
(I  Join  the  heavenly  lays); 

All  might  and  majesty  are  thine, 
And  endless  praise. 

237     L.  M.     Ncedham. 

Creation., ..Gen.  i.  31. 

1  LOOK  up,  ye  saints,  direct  your  eyes 

To  him  who  dwells  above  the  skies ; 

With  your  glad  notes  his  praise  rehearse 

Who  form'd  the  mighty  universe. 


CRE1TI0N.  238 

2  He  spake;  and  from  the  womb  of  night 
At  once  sprung  forth  the  cheering  light; 
Him  discord  heard,  a;id  at  his  nod 
Expanded  beaut}  spoke  the  God. 

3  The  word  he  gave:  th'  obedient  sua 
Began  his  glorious  race  to  run; 
Nor  silver  moon,  nor  stars  delay 

To  glide  along  the  aithetial  way. 

4  Teeming  with  life,  air,  earth  and  sea. 
Obey  th*  Almighty's  high  decree; 
To  evVy  tribe  he  gives  their  food  ; 
Then  speaks  the  whole  divinely  good. 

5  But  to  complete  the  wond'rous  plan. 
From  earth  and  dust  he  fashions  man  : 
In  man  the  last,  in  man  the  best, 
The  Maker's  image  stands  confest. 

6  Lord,  while  thy  glorious  works  I  view. 
Form  thou  my  heart  and  soul  anew  ; 
Here  bid  thy  purest  li^iit  to  shine, 
And  beauty  glow  with  charms  divine. 

233.    8.8.0.     Qgilvie. 

Universal  Praise.... Psalm  cxlvifL 

1  BEGIN,  my  soul,  th1  exalted  lay  ; 
Let  each  enraptured  thought  obey, 

And  praise  th'  Almighty's  name; 
Lo  !  heaven  and  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies 
In  one  melodious  concert  rise, 

To  swell  th'  inspiring  theme. 

2  Thou  heaven  of  heavens,  his  vast  abode. 
Ye  clouds,  proclaim  your  forming  God  ; 

Ye  thunders,  speak  his  powV: 
Lo  !  on  the  Hght'iiing's  gleamy  wing 
In  triumph  walks  the  eternal  king; 

Th'  astonish'd  worlds  adore. 


^39  -DEATH. 

3  Ye  deeps,  with  roaring  billows  rise. 
To  join  the  thunders  of  the  skies, 

Praise  him  who  bids  you  roil ; 
His  praise  in  softer  notes  declare, 
Each  whisp'ring  breeze  of  yielding  air„ 

And  breathe  it  to  the  soul. 

4  Wake,  all  ye  soaring  throngs,  and  sing. 
Ye  cheerful  warblers  of  the  spring, 

Harmonious  anthems  raise 
To  him  who  shap'd  your  finer  mould, 
Who  tipp'd  your  glitt'ring  wings  of  gold, 

And  tun'd  your  voice  to  praise. 

5  Let  man,  by  noble  passions  sway'd, 
The  feeling  heart,  the  judging  head, 

In  heavenly  praise  employ  ; 
Spread  the  Creator's  name  around, 
''Till. heaven's  broad  arch  ring  back  the  sound. 

In  general  bursts  of  joy. 

.230.    L.  M.    S . 

Unknown  World, 
%  O  BY  what  glimm'ring  light  we  view 
That  unknown  world  we're  hastening  to  ! 
God  hath  lock'd  up  the  mystic  page, 
And  curtaiu'd  darkness  round  the  stage. 

2  We  talk  of  heaven,  we  talk  of  hell, 

But  what  they  mean,  no  tongue  can  tell! 
Heaven  is  the  realm  where  angels  are, 
And  hell  the  chaos  of  despair. 

3  But  what  these  awful  words  imply 
None  of  us  know  before  we  die  ! 
Whether  we  will  or  not,  we  must 
Take  the  succeeding  world  on  trust. 

4  Swift  flies  the  soul—perhaps  'tis  gone 
Teu  thousand  leagues  beyond  the  sun' 


DEATH.  ^ 

Or  twice  ten  thousand  more  thrice  told 
Ere  the  forsaken  clay  is  cold. 

5  But  ah  !  do  notices  they  give, 

JYor  tell  us  where  or  how  they  live; 
Tho'  conscious  while  with  us  below 
How  much  themselves  desir'd  to  know* 

6  As  if  bound  up  by  solemn  fater 
To  keep  this  secret  of  their  state, 
To  tell  their  joys  or  pains  to  none, 
That  man  may  live  by  faith  alone. 

7  Well  '.—let  our  sovereign  if  he  please, 
Lock  up  his  marvellous  decrees; 
Why  should  we  wish  him  to  reveal 
What  he  thinks  proper  to  conceal  ? 

[8  It  is  enough  that  we  believe 

Heaven's  brighter  far  than  we  conceive : 

And  O  may  God  our  souls  prepare 

To  meet  and  bless  and  praise  him  there.] 

240.    L.  M.     DobelL 

Supposed  ccnversatio?i  between  the  Mother  and  th& 

Child  after  Death. 

MOTHER. 

1  AH  !  little  sojourner  below, 
O  why  from  hence  so  quickly  gone  ? 
Say— is  this  world  so  full  of  wo, 
That  thou  shouldst  quit  thine  earthly  home  ? 

CHILD. 

2  Vain  world,  how  transient  is  its  joy- 
Its  pleasures  soon  will  end  in  pain  ; 
But  where  Tm  gone  there's  no  alloy  ; 
"Who  would  not  die  this  bliss  to  gain  ? 

3  Here  babes,  like  me,  forever  sing 
The  dear  redeemer's  dying  leve  ; 


r.l  DEATH. 

Our  songs  make  heaveu's  high  arches  ring^ 
And  riiis  of  bliss  fiA  all  above. 

4  Then  cease  t'  indulge  the  falling  tear, 
I  now  with  Jesus  ever  dwell; 

If  you  my  praises  did  but  hear, 
You'd  sureiy  say  that  all  is  well. 

5  Now  let  each  furrow  d  cheek  be  dry, 
And  the  redeemer's  grace  adore; 
Soon  shall  you  mount  with  me  on  high 
To  sing  and  praise,  and  part  no  more, 

241.    CM.     Dobell. 

Death  of  a  Child....}  Sam.  iii.  18. 

1  GOD  hath  bereav'd  me  of  my  child; 

His  hand  in  this  I've  viewed  ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  shall  1  complain  ? 
"  He  doth  what  seems  him  good !" 

2  I  know  the  Lord  does  all  things  well; 

His  will  has  always  stood  ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  I  this  can  tell, 
He  doth  what  seems  him  good ! 

3  'Twas  God  who  gave  my  child  to  me, 

Th'  appointed  time  he  stood; 
It  is  the  Lord  I  plainly  see, 
He  doth  what  seems  him  good  t 

4  Yet  nature  feels — but  ah.  he's  gone— 

For  him  my  tears  have  flo\v'd ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  his  hand  I  own, 
He  doth  what  seems  him  good. 

5  Support  my  sinking  spirit  up 

Under  this  heavy  load, 
It  is  the  Lord,  and  he  is  just, 
He  doth  what  seems  him  good. 


DEATH.  242 

6  It  is  on  thee  my  hope  is  stay'd, 

I  know  thou  art  my  God  ; 
It  is  the  Lord,  his  hand  I'll  bless, 
He  dotli  what  seems  him  good. 

7  Uphold  me,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 

And  cleanse  me  with  thy  blood; 
I  now  re?7gn  my  all  to  thee, 
Since  all  things  work  for  good. 

242.    C.  81     Knight. 
Death  of  a  Child....2  Sam.  xii.  22,  23. 

1  ALAS  !  how  chang'd  that  lovely  flow'r, 

Which  bloonrd  and  cheerd  my  heart! 
Fair  fleeting  comfort  of  an  hour, 
How  soon  we're  call'd  to  part! 

2  And  shall  my  bleeding  heart  arraign 

That  God,  whose  ways  are  love  ? 
Or  vainly  cherish  anxious  paia 
For  her  who  rests  above  ? 

3  No  !— let  me  rather  humbly  pay 

Obedience  to  his  will, 
And  with  my  inmost  spirit  say, 
The  Lord  is  righteous  still. 

4  From  adverse  blasts  and  low'ring  storms, 

Her  favor'd  soul  he  bore, 
And  with  yon  bright,  angelic  forms, 
She  lives,  to  die  no  more. 

5  Why  should  I  vex  my  heart,  or  fast; 

No  more  she'll  visit  me ; 
My  soul  will  mount  to  her  at  last, 
And  I  her  face  shall  see. 

6  Prepare  me,  blessed  Lord,  to  share- 

The  bliss  thy  people  prove; 
T 


243    244  DEATH. 

Who  round  thy  glorious  throne  appear. 
And  dwell  iu  perfect  love. 

243.    C.  M.     Stcnnett. 
Death  of  an  lnfani...Ma.tt.  six.  14. 

1  THY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

With  transport  all  divine  ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  ev^ry  word, 
Thy  love  in  ev'ry  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 

White  infants  in  thy  tender  arms 

Receive  the  smiling  grace. 

3  "  I  take  these  little  lambs,  said  he, 

"And  lay  them  in  my  breast; 
"Protection  they  shall  find  in  me..- 
"  In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  c<  Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

"But  can't  dissolve  my  love; 
"  Millions  of  infant-souls  compose 
11  The  family  above. 

5  "  Their  feeble  frames  my  pow'r  shall  raise3 

"And  mould  with  heavenly  skill; 
"  I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
"  And  hands  to  do  my  will." 

6  His  words,  ye  happy  parents,  hear, 

And  shout  with  joys  divine; 
Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are 
Shall  be  for  ever  thine  ! 

244.  C.  M.     Olkng. 
Death  of  a  young  person. ...Psalm  cii.  23* 

1   MY  Father  calls  me  to  his  arni9, 
And  willingly  I  go: 
With  cheerfulness  1  bid  farewell 
'So  ev'ry  thing  below. 


DEATH.  245 

2  My  tender  parents,  kind  and  dear, 

I  bid  farewell  to  you; 
The'  nature  feels,  and  I  can  find 
'Tis  hard  to  say,  adieu  ! 

3  Ye  friends  and  kindred  lov'd  me  much, 

Ye  hold  me  near  youi  heart ; 
And  still  1  feel  that  I  can  love, 
Aud  find  it  hard  to  part. 

4  Ye  brothers,  sisters,  me  you  love, 

And  love  I  a!so  lee  I ; 
I  see  your  tender  passions  move— 

Ycur  griei  you  can't  conceal. 
5*  But  do  not  weep  or  grieve  for  me ; 

You  know  I  must  go  home; 
I  was  upon  a  visit  here, 

And  now  I  must  reiurn. 

[G  Farewell,  thou  world,  with  all  thy  toys  t 
For  thou  hast  been  to  me 
A  world  of  transitory  joys, 
Of  sin  and  vanity. 

7  Now  I  rejoice  to  leave  this  world 

Of  sorrow,  sin,  and  pain  : 
I  know  I'm  washVl  in  Jesu's  blood, 
And  sli ail  a  crown  obtain. 

8  I'm  going  to  my  heavenly  friend, 

My  Jesus  and  my  all  : 
He  calls  to  take  me  to  his  arms — - 
I  will  obey  the  call.] 
2  15.   C.  M.     Cruder.. .altered. 
Death  uncertain.. ..Eccl.  ix.  10. 

J   COME,  O  my  soul,  look  up  and  see 
How  swift  the  moments  run  I 
Swift  as  the  wheel  of  time  whirls  round 
My  closing  day  brings  on, 


246  DEATH. 

[2  Some  busy  haod,  perhaps  this  hour 

Is  weaving  fast  my  shroud ; 

Soon  hoary  winter  will  draw  on, 

And  freeze  life's  vital  flood.] 

3  Few  clocks,  for  aught  J  know,  may  strike 

Before,  my  funeral  knell. 
Which,  by  its  doleful,  sounding  tongue, 
Shall  my  departure  tell. 

4  '  When  the  grim  king  of  terrors  calls, 

May  I  triumphant  stand; 
And  find  my  Saviour  then  my  friend, 
To  guide  me  with  his  hand. 

5  Then  shall  my  spirit  soar  away 

To  heaven,  and  see  his  face  ; 
And  sing,  with  all  the  raosom'd  throng, 
The  wonders  of  his  grace.' 
248.    C.  IVI.     Anon. 
Farewell. 

1  YE  fleeting  charms  of  earth  farewell  t 

Your  springs  of  joy  are  dry ; 
My  soul  now  seeks  another  home.... 
A  brighter  world  on  high. 

2  Farewell,  ye  friends,  whose  tender  care 

Has  long  eogag'd  my  love ; 
Your  fond  embrace  I  now  exchange 
For  better  friends  above. 

3  Cheerful  I  leave  this  vale  of  tears, 

Where  pains  and  sorrows  grow ; 
Welcome  the  day  that  ends  my  toil, 

And  ev*ry  scene  of  wo. 
A  No  more  shall  sin  disturb  my  breast— 

My  God  shall  frown  no  more ; 
The  streams  of  love  divine  shall  yield 

Transports  unknown  before. 


DEATH.  ^47 

9  Fly,  then,  ye  interposing  days- 
Lord,  send  thy  summons  down; 
The  hand  that  strikes  me  to  the  dust, 
Shall  raise  me  to  a  crown. 

247.    L.  M.     Harrison, 
Lodging  for  glory. 

HASTE,  that  delightful,  awful  day, 
When  this,  my  soul,  shall  leave  her  clay— 
Mount  up  and  make  her  last  remove, 
And  join  the  church  of  Christ  above. 

I  Vain  world  !  what  are  thy  toys  to  me  ? 
'Tis  Jesus  whom  I  long  to  see : 
I'd  leave  my  friends,  my  life,  my  all, 
And  thus  address  this  earthly  ball:— 

•  ';  Farewell !  no  more  I  tread  your  ground; 
M  No  more  I  need  the  gospel  sound  ; 
"  My  feei  have  reach'd  the  heavenly  shore— 
"  I  know  no  imperfection  more. 

:  w  Let  friends  no  more  my  sufTrings  mourn, 
'-'  Nor  view  my  relics  with  concern  : 
<f  O  cease  to  drop  the  pitying  tear— 
"I've  past  beyond  the  reach  of  fear. 

i  ;<  Thro'  tribulation,  sharp  and  long,^ 
61  I'm  brought  to  join  the  sinless  throng; 
1  Glory  to  God  for  ev'ry  wo, 

*  And  all  the  pain  I  felt  below. 
0  4l  All  gtofry  to  the  Lamb  of  God  ! 

4i  My  robes  are  spotless  thro'  his  blood  . 

*  'Tib  thro'  his  free  and  sofe'reiga  grace 
"  I  now  behold  his  blissful  face." 

[}  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
In  glory  infinite  to  reign  ; 
!Pg  him  be  endless  praises  given, 
By  ali  on  *arth  and  all  in  heaven.]  t  5 


24S  BEATK. 

248.    CM.     Mason. 
Hope  of  Heaven. 
1  I  SOJOURJST  in  a  vale  of  tears; 
Alas  !  how  can  I  sing  ? 
My  harp  doth  on  the  willows  hang, 
Untun'd  in  ev'ry  string. 

[2  O  come,  my  dear,  almighty  Lord.... 
My  sweetest,  surest  friend: 
Come — for  F  loathe  these  Kedar  tents, 
Thy  fi'ry  chariots  send.] 

[3  What  have  I  here  ?  my  thoughts  and  joyi 
So  long  dispos'd  to  roam, 
Are  fixt,  and  I  will  follow  them 
To  my  eternal  home.] 

4  What  have  I  in  this  barren  land? 

My  Jesus  is  not  here; 
Mine  eyes  will  ne'er  be  blest,  until 
My  Jesus  doth  appear. 

5  My  Jesus  is  gone  up  to  heaven. 

To  get  a  place  for  me ; 
For  'tis  his  will  that  where  he  is, 
His  followers  should  be. 

6  Canaan  I  view  from  Pisgah's  top: 

Of  Canaan's  grapes  1  taste; 
My  Lord,  who  sends  unto  me  here, 

Will  send  for  me  at  last 
[7  I  have  a  God  that  changeth  not — 

Why  should  I  be  perplex'd  ? 
My  God,  who  owns  me  in  this  world, 

Will  own  me  in  the  next.] 

[8  Go  fearless,  then,  my  soul,  with  God, 
Into  another  room  : 
Thou  who  hast  walked  with  him  here, 
Go,  see  thy  God  at  home.] 


DEATH.  '2AU   2bi) 

•0  My  dearest  friends,  they  dwell  above ; 
Them  trill  I  go  to  see  ; 
And  all  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
"Will  soon  come  after  me. 

240.    C.  M.     Topladys  col. 
Happiness  of  Saints  departed.. ..Rew  xiv.  I — 3, 

1  HOW  happy  are  the  souls  above, 

From  sin  and  sorrow  free ! 
With  Jesus  they  are  do*  at  rest, 
And  ail  his  glory  see  ! 

2  u  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  aloud  they  cry* 

w  That  brought  us  here  to  God :" 
in  ceaseless  hymns  of  praise  they  shout 
-     The  virtue  of  his  blood. 

3  Sweet  gratitude  inspires  their  songs? 

Ambitious  to  proclaim, 

Before  the  Father's  awful  throne. 
The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

4  With  wond  ring  joy  they  recollect 

Their  fears  and  dangers  past ; 
And  blese  the  wisdom.  pow'r,  and  love; 
Which  brought  them  safe  at  last. 

5  They  follow  the  exalted  Lamb, 

Where'er  they  see  him  go; 
Ami  at  the  footstool  of  his  grace 

jTfaeir  blood-bought  crowns  they  throw, 

6  Lorn,  let  the  merit  of  thy  death 

To  me  be  likewise  given ; 
And  I,  with  them,  will  shout  thy  praise 
Thro'  all  the  streets  of  heaven. 

250.    C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Death  of  a  Minister....  Joshua  i.  2 — 5. 
1  NOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive. 
And  all  our  tears  be  dry; 


251  DEATH. 

Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in  grief, 
Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ? 

2  What  tho'  (he  arm  of  conqu'riog  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ? 
What,  tho*  the  prophet  and  the  priest 
Be  number' d  with  the  dead? 

3  Tho'  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust... 

The  aged  and  the  young... 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  cios'd, 
And  mute  th'  instructive  tongue : 

4  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 

New  comfort  to  impart ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,  and  his  voice 
Still  animates  our  heart. 

5  "  Lo,  I  am  with  you,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  My  church  shall  safe  abide ; 

Cc  For  I  will  ne'er  iorsake  my  own, 

<c  Wrhose  souls  in  me  confide/' 

6  Thro'  ev'ry  scene  of  life  and  death, 

This  promise  is  our  trust : 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  wre  are  cold  in  dust. 

251.    CM.     Steele. 
Victory  over  Death... A  Cor.  xv.  57. 

1  WHEN  death  appears  before  my  sight, 

In  all  his  dire  array, 
Unequal  to  the  dreadful  fight, 
My  corage  dies  away. 

2  But  see  my  glorious  leader  nigh ! 

My  Lord,  my  Saviour  lives  : 
Before  him  death's  pale  terrors  fly, 
And  my  faint  heart  revives. 


DEATH.  252 

3  He  left  his  dazzling  throne  above, 

To  meet  the  tyrant's  dart; 
And  O,  amazing  pow'l  of  love  ! 
Receiv'd  it  ia  his  heart  I 

4  O  for  the  eye  of  faith  divine 

To  pierce  beyond  the  grave ! 
To  see  that  Friend,  and  call  him  mine, 
Whose  arm  is  strong  to  save. 

PART  SLCOND. 

*  Lord  I  commit  my  soul  to  thee— 
Accept  the  sacred  trust ; 
Receive  this  nobler  part  of  me, 
And  watch  my  sleeping  dust: 
3  Till  that  illustrious  morning  come, 
When  all  thy  saints  shall  rise, 
And,  cloth VI  in  full,  immortal  bloom, 
Attend  thee  to  the  skies  ; 

When  thy  triumphant  armies  sing 

The  honors  of  thy  name  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 

With  glory  to  the  Lamb  : 

O  let  me  join  the  raptur'd  lays. 
And  with  the  blissful  throng, 
Resound  salvation,  pow'r  and  praise, 

In  everlasting  song  ! 

252.    C.  M.     Doddridge. 

DcGth  and  Judgment. ...Heb.  ix.  27* 

HE  A  VEX  has  confirmed  the  great  decree. 

That  Adam's  race  must  die: 
One  general  ruin  sweeps  them  down, 
And  low  in  dust  they  lie.] 

Ye  living  men  thy  tomb  survey, 
Where  you  must  quickly  dwell; 


253  DEATH. 

Hark  how  the  awful  summons  sounds 
la  ev'ry  fua'ral  kneli. 

3  Once  you  must  die ;  and  once  for  all, 

The  solemn  purport  weigh; 
For  know  that  heaveu  and  hell  are  hung 
On  that  important  day. 

4  Those  eyes,  so  long  in  darkness  veil'd, 

Must  wake,  the  judge  to  see ; 
And  ev'ry  word  and  ev'ry  thought 
Must  pass  his  scrutiny. 

5  O  may  I  in  the  judge  behold 

My  Saviour  and  my  Friend  ; 
And  far  beyond  the  reach  of  death, 
With  all  his  saints  ascend. 

253.    S.  M.     Doddridge. 
Support  in  Death... Psaim  xxiii.  4. 

1  BEHOLD  the  gloomy  vale, 
Which  thou,  my  soul,  must  tread, 

Beset  with  terrors  fierce  and  pale, 
That  leads  thee  to  the  dead. 

2  Ye  pleasing  scenes  adieu, 
Which  I  so  long  have  kuown ; 

My  friends,  a  long  farewell  to  you, 
For  I  must  pass  alone. 

3  And  thou,  beloved  clay, 
Long  partner  of  my  cares, 

In  this  rough  path  art  torn  away, 
With  agony  and  fears. 
[4       But  see  a  ray  of  light, 
With  splendor  all  divine, 
Breaks  thro'  these  doleful  realms  of  nigt 
And  makes  its  horrors  shine.] 
5       Where  death  and  darkness  reigns, 
Jehovah  is  my  stay  ; 


DEATH.  254 

His  rod  my  trembling  feet  sustaioc— 
His  staff  defends  my  way. 

6      Dear  Shepherd,  lead  me  on  ; 
My  soul  disdains  to  fear; 
Death's  gloomy  phantoms  all  are  flown, 
Now  life's  great  Lord  is  near. 
254.     7s.     Grant. 
On  a  Saint  entering  Heaven.... Isaiah  Ixiv.  4. 

1  WHY  was  unbelieving  I, 
Trembling,  so  a'raid  to  die  ? 
Now  my  feet  in  safety  stand 

Here  within  the  promise  land.  Hah 

2  O  what  wond'rous  grace  is  here, 
Now  I'm  safe  from  ev'ry  (ear ! 
Sin  and  doubts  are  ever  gone— - 
Sighing  shall  no  more  be  known. 

3  Henceforth  neither  grief  nor  pain; 
Here  successive  pleasures  reiga  ; 
All  things  our  hosannas  raise ; 

O  the  glories  of  this  place  ! 

[4  O,  ye  perfect,  happy  ones, 
Let  me  try  to  join  your  tunes  I 
Come  let  us  exalt  the  Lamb, 
Singing  ever  to  his  name. 

5  He  our  full  redemption  wrought ; 
He  for  us  this  glory  bought ; 
From  the  earth  he  calls  us  home; 
To  our  Father's  house  we're  come, 

6  Oft  in  Kedar's  tents  I  try'd, 
When  my  God  his  face  did  hide, 
With  my  friends  to  raise  this  song. 
But  it  languished  on  my  tongue.] 

7  .Tesus  now  unveils  his  face ; 
Here  1  shout  of  sovereign  grace; 


255  DEATH, 

•Fill'd  with  love,  incessant  cry§ 
To  his  praise  in  raptures  high. 
8  O,  my  drooping  friends  below, 
Did  you  hall  this  glory  know, 
Daily  would  you  stretch  the  wing, 
Here  to  fly  and  Urns  to  sing.  Hal 

255.    8s.     Wesley. 
Death  of  a  Brother. ...Rev.  xiv.  13. 

1  HOW  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft 
Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind  t 
How  easy  the  soul  that  hath  left 
This  wearisome  body  behind  ! 

2  This  earth  is  affected  no  more 
With  sickness,  or  shaken  with  pain; 
The  war  in  the  members  is  o'er;. 
And  never  shall  vex  him  again. 

[3  This  languishing  head  is  at  rest ; 
Jts  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er;. 
This  quiet,  immoveable  breast 
Is  heav'd  by  affliction  no  more.]" 

4  This  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 
Of  trouble  and  torturing  pain; 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  beat — 
It  never  shall  flutter  again* 

5  The  lids  that  he  seldom  could  close,. 
By  sorrows  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Seal'd  up  in  the  sweetest  repose, 
Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep. 

6  These  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies,. 
These  hollows  from  water  are  free; 
The  tears  are  all  wipVI  from  these  eyes,. 
And  evite  they  never  shall  see* 


DEATH,  256 

71  To  mourn  and  to  suffer  is  mine, 
While  bound  in  a  prison  I  breathe ; 
And  still  for  deliverance  pine, 
And  press  to  the  issues  of  death.] 

S  What  now  with  my  tears  I  bedew, 
O  might  I  this  moment  become ; 
My  spirit  created  anew, 
My  flesh  be  consign'd  to  the  tomb. 
256.     8s.     Anon, 
Death  of  a  Sister.... Hew  xiv.  13, 

1  'TIS  finfsh'd  !  the  conflict  is  past, 
The  heaven  born  spirit  is  fled; 
Her  wish  is  accomplish' d  at  last, 

And  now  she's  entombM  with  the  dead, 

2  The  months  of  affliction  are  o'er, 
The  days  and  the  nights  of  distress ; 
We  see  her  in  anguish  no  more- 
She's  gain'd  her  happy  release. 

3  No  sickness,  or  sorrow,  or  pain, 
Shall  ever  disquiet  her  now  ; 
For  death  to  her  spirit  was  gain, 
Since  Christ  was  her  life  when  below* 

4  Her  soul  has  now  taken  its  flight 
To  mansions  of  glory  above, 
To  mingle  wiih  angels  of  light, 
And  dwell  in  the  kingdom  of  love, 

5  The  victory  now  is  obtained; 
She's  gone  her  dear  Saviour  to  see; 
Her  wishes  she  fully  has  gain'd— 
She's  now  where  she  longed  to  be. 

6  The  coffin,  the  shroud,  and  the  grave. 
To  her  were  no  objects  of  dread j 

V 


257    253  DEATH. 

On  him  who  is  mighty  to  save, 
Her  soul  was  with  confidence  stay'd, 
7  Then  let  us  forbear  to  complain, 
That  she  is  now  gone  from  our  sight; 
We  soon  shall  behold  her  again, 
With  new  and  redoubled  delight. 

257.  8.  7.  4.     Wingrove. 
Soul  happy  on  a  Death- Bed. 

1  EV'RY  moment  brings  me  nearer 

To  my  long  sought  rest  above ; 
Higher  mouuts  my  soul,  and  higher— 

0  how  happy  to  remove ; 
Then,  for  ever, 

Shall  I  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  shall  I  be  gone  to  glory — 

Join  the  bright,  angelic  race, 
There  repeat  the  pleasing  story— 

1  was  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace  : 
#And  for  ever 

View  my  loving  Saviour's  face. 

3  Tho'  my  burden  sore  oppress  me, 

And  I  shrink  beneath  my  pain, 
Jesus  he  will  soon  release  me, 

And  your  loss  will  be  my  gain: 
Precious  Saviour, 
With  my  Lord  I  shall  remain. 

258.  8.  7. 4.    Wingrove. 

Falling  asleep  in  Jaws.... Acta  vii.  60. 

%  1  IIATPY  soul !  we  now  resign  thee, 
Called  by  the  great  I  am  ; 

Left  thy  troubles  all  behind  thee— 
Gone  to  glorify  the  Lamb ; 

And  for  ever, 

Sing  the  wonders  of  his  name. 


DEATH. 

2  Gone  to  join  the  heavenly  choir. 

'ilay'd  in  spotless  garments  bright: 
Gone  thy  Saviour  to  admire, 

Who  is  now  thy  soul's  delight : 
And  tor  ever, 
Sing  his  praises  day  and  night. 

3  There  the  once  despised  Christian, 

Free  from  all  few  grief  and  pain, 
Feels  the  sweetness  of  religion— 

Proves  his  life  was  not  in  vain  ; 
And  for  ever, 
With  his  Jesus  shall  remain. 

259.    ode.     Pope, 
JDying  Saint  to  his  Soul.. .A  Cur.  xv.  54—57. 

1  VITAL  spark  of  heavenly  flame  ! 
Quit,  O  quit  this  movlal  frame  : 
Trembling,  hoping,  lingering  rlying, 
O  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying ! 
Cease,  fond  nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark  !  thy  whisper,  angels  say, 
''Sister  spirit,  come  away;" 

What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite  ? 
Steals  my  senses,  shuts  my  sight? 
Browns  my  spirit,  draws  my  breath? 
Tell  me  my  goul  can  this  be  death  2 

S  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes.... my  ears 
With  sounds  seraphic  ring! 
Lend,  lend  your  wings,  !  mount  !  I  fly  ! 
O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ? 
&  death,  where  is  thy  sting  r* 


,-<£>  I>ECREES. 

260.  L.  M.   Westlake's  Set 
Decrees  of  God...Eph.  i.  11. 

1  'TWAS  fixt  in  God's  eternal  mind, 
When  his  dear  sons  should  mercy  find  : 
From  everlasting  he  decreed, 

"When  ev'ry  good  should  be  convey'd. 

2  Determined  was  the  maimer,  how 

We  should  be  brought  the  Lord  to  know  ; 
Yea,  he  decreed  the  very  place, 
Where  he  would  call  us  by  his  grace. 
£3  Vast  were  the  settlements  of  grace 
On  millions  of  the  human  race; 
And  ev'ry  favor  richly  given, 
Flows  from  the  high  decrees  of  heaven.] 

4  In  ev'ry  mercy,  firt'l  and  free, 
Th'  appointing  God  I  wish  to  see; 

To  see  how  grace,  free  grace  has  reign'd 
In  ev'ry  blessing  he  ordain'd. 

5  Yes,  dearest  Lord,  'tis  my  desire 
Thy  wise  appointments  to  admire, 
And  trace  the  footsteps  of  my  God 
Thro'  ev^ry  part  of  Zion's  road. 

261.  7s.  Ryland. 
Decrees  of  God... Psalm  xxxi.  l£« 

1  SOV'REIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Ever  gracious,  ever  wise  ! 

AH  my  times  are  in  thy  hand — 
All  events  at  thy  command. 

2  His  decrees  who  form'd  the  earth, 
Fixt  my  first  and  second  birth ; 
Parents,  native-place,  and  time, 
AH  appointed  were  by  him. 


DEJECTED,  &S5 

<5  He  that  form'd  me  in  the  womb, 
He  shall  guide  me  to  the  tomb  ; 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  his  wise  decree. 

4  Times  o£rsickness,  times  of  healthy 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief. 

5  Times  the  tempter's  pow'r  to  prove  ; 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love; 

All  is  fixt,  the  means  and  end, 

As  shall  please  my  heavenly  friend. 

6  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly  ; 
Till  he  bids,  I  canuot  die  ; 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  love  sees  fit. 

262.  148th.  Harrison. 
Dejected,  yel  hoping.... Psalm  xlii.  11. 

1  WHY  do  I  thus  complain, 
And  bow  my  drooping  head  ? 
Cheer  up  my  soul,  again — 
Thy  Saviour  is  not  dead: 

Jesus,  thy  Lord,  is  still  the  same, 
Believe  his  word,  and  trust  his  name. 

2  What  tho'  he  hides  his  fare, 
Nor  will  one  smile  afford, 
Thou  yet  may'st  plead  his  grace, 
And  venture  on  his  word  : 

Still  all  thy  trust  on  him  repose, 
And  own  him  just  iu  all  thy  woes. 

3  Why  should  distressing  thoughts, 
Why  should  distracting  cares, 

V2 


2^8  DELTTERANCEa 

Still  aggravate  thy  faults, 

And  urge  thy  flowing  tears  F 
No  longer  fight  against  his  rod ; 
But  still  delight  and  hope  in  God. 

263  L.   M.  Gibbons. 
What  hath  God  wrought  ?  Num.  xxiii.  23. 

1  WHAT  hath  God  wrought  ?  might  Israel  sayf 
When  Jordan  roll'd  its  waves  away; 
And  gave  a  passage  to  their  bauds, 
To  march  secure  across  its  sands. 

[2  '  What  hath  God  wrought  for  Jacob's  race  ? 
Shout  and  adore  the  wond'roas  grace ; 
To  them  fair  Canaan's  land  is  given, 
The  type  of  rest,  and  peace  in  heaven.'] 

3  What  hith  God  wrought  ?  might  well  be  said, 
When  Jesus,  rising  from  the  dead, 
Scatter'd  the  shades  of  Pagan  night, 

And  blest  the  nations  with  his  light. 

4  What  hath  God  wrought?  let  Britain  sec. 
Freed  from  the  plagues  of  popery  ; 

Its  ten-fold  mght,  iis  iron  chains, 
Its  galling  yoke,  its  penal  pains. 

5  What  hath  God  wrought  ?  in  sweet  surprise 
Shall  sound  thro' all  the  earth  and  skies; 
When,  like  a  mill-stone  in  the  main, 
Proud  Rome  shall  sink,  nor  rise  agaia. 

6  What  hath  God  wrought  ?  O  blissful  theme ! 
Are  we  redeem'd  and  call'd  by  him  ? 
Shall  we  be  led  the  desert  thro' — 

And  safe  arrive  in  glory  too? 

7  The  news  shall  ev'rv  harp  employ, 
Fill  ev'ry  tongue  with  rapt'rous  joy; 
When  we  shall  join  the  heavenly  throng, 
We'll  swell  the  triumph  and  the  song ! 


DESPAIR.  26-1    205 

264.  L.  ML  Stogdon, 
Despair,  sinful. 

1  WHAT  mean  these  jealousies  and  fears  ? 
As  if  the  Lord  was  loath  to  save  ; 

Or  lov'd  to  see  us  drench M  in  tears, 
Or  sink  with  sorrow  to  the  grave. 

2  Does  he  want  slaves  to  grace  his  throne? 
Or  rules  he  with  an  iron  rod  ? 

Loves  he  the  deep,  despairing  groan  ? 
Is  he  a  tyrant,  or  a  God  ? 

3  Not  all  the  sins  which  we  have  wrought, 
So  much  his  tender  bowels  grieve, 

As  this  unkind,  injurious  thought, 
That  he's  unwilling  to  forgive. 

4  What  tho'  our  crimes  are  black  as  night, 
Or  glowing  like  the  crimson  morn  ? 
Immanuel's  blood  will  make  them  white 
As  snow  thro"  the  pure  eether  borne. 

5  Lord,  'tis  amazing  grace  we  own, 

And  well  may  rebel  worms  surprise; — ■ 

But  was  not  thy  incarnate  Sou 
A  most  amazing  sacriiice  ? 

6  "I've  found  a  ransom,"  saith  the  Lord; 
"No  humble  penitent  shall  die;" 
Lord,  we  would  now  believe  thy  word., 
And  thy  unbounded  mercies  try  ? 

265.  L.  JVI.  Cruitcnden. 

Despair  prexcnled.. ..Isaiah  Iv.  7. 

1  LORD,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me  ? 
Am  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood  ? 
Is  not  thy  mercy  rich  and  free, 
SeaVd  ia  the  kind  atoning  Hood  ? 


26(5 


DEVILS. 

2  Who  then  shall  drive  my  trembling  soul 
From  thee,  to  regions  of  despair  ? 

Who  has  survey'd  the  sacred  roll, 
And  found  my  name  not  written  there  ? 

3  Presumptuous  thought!  to  fix  the  bound — 
To  limit,  mercy's  sov'reign  reign  : 

What  other  happy  souls  have  found, 
I'll  seek ;  Dor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 
[4   I  own  my  guilt,  my  sins  confess  ; 
Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more  ? 
Of  crimes,  already  numberless, 
Vain  th'  attempt  to  swell  the  score  ! 

5  Were  the  black  list  before  ray  sight, 
While  I  remember  Jesus  dy'd, 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight, 
To  seek  salvation  at  his  side.] 

6  Lord,  at  thy  feet  Pi  I  cast  me  down, 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear; 
And  if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne, 
1 11  be  the  first  who  perish  there. 

266.  C.  M.  Medley. 
Devils  believe  and  tremble. ...James  ii.  19. 

1  TO  God  who  lives  and  reigns  on  high, 

The  saints'  best  passions  move: 
Devils  believe,  and  trembling  lie, 
But  devils  cannot  love. 

2  The  saints  in  songs  for  ever  ntw9 

Their  humble  tribute  bring ; 
Devils  believe  and  tremble  too, 
But  devils  cannot  sing. 

3  The  saints  before  his  throne  in  prayer, 

Their  daily  wants  display  ; 
Devils  believe  and  tremble  there, 
But  devils  cannot  pray. 


DOUBTING.  26? 

A  But  to  believe  this  God  is  love, 
And  humbly  cad  him  mine; 
This  precious  faith  comes  from  above, 
Is  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  Give  me  that  faith,  O  God  of  grace. 

Which  purifies  the  heart  ; 
Which  works  by  love  and  holiness. 
!Xor  will  from  thee  depart. 

6  In  this  sweet  srace  may  \  excel, 

.  in  it  live  and  die; 
While  trembling  devils  down  in  hell 
In  chains  and  darkness  lie. 

267.   C.  M.  Nervton. 
Doubling  Christian. 

1  UNCERTAIN  how  the  way  to  find, 

Which  to  salvation  I 
I  lifafned  long,  with  anxious  mind, 
To  hear  what  others  said. 

2  When  some  of  joys  and  comforts  told. 

I  fearfd  that  I  vat  wrong ; 
For  I  was  stupid,  dead,  and  cold — 
Had  neither  joy  nor  song. 

3  The  Lord  my  laboring  heart  reliev'd, 

And  made  my  burden  light ; 
Then  for  a  moment  I  believ'd, 
Supposing  all  was  right, 

A   Of  fierce  temptations  others  talk'd, 
Of  anguish  and  dismay  ; 
Thro'  what  distresses  they  had  wark'd, 
Before  they  found  the  way. 
5  Ah  !  then  I  thought  my  hopes  were  vain, 
For  I  had  liv'd  at  ease  ;  ' 
I  wish'd  for  all  my  fears  again, 
To  make  me  more  like  these. 


268    269  *AKTH€ll7AKE — EBENEZER 

6  I  had  my  wish— the  Lord  disclosed 

The  evils  of  my  heart ; 
And  left  my  naked  soul  expos'd 
To  satan's  fi'ry  dart. 

7  Alas !  *  1  now  must  give  it  up,*7 

I  cry'd  in  deep  despair; 
How  could  I  dream  of  drawing  hope 
From  what  I  cannot  bear  ! 

8  Again  my  Saviour  brought  me  aid, 

And  when  he  set  me  free, 
"  Trust  simply  on  my  word/'  he  saidy 
w  And  leave  the  rest  to  me." 
2G3.  L.  M.  Gibbons. 
Earthquake.. ..Isaiah  xxix.  6. 

1  GREAT  God,  in  characters  of  flame, 
We  read  the  terrors  of  thy  name  ; 
5Tis  guilt  provokes  these  dire  alarms* 
And  sets  th'  Omnipotent  in  arms, 

2  O  may  the  world  thy  judgments  own, 
And  humbly  bow  before  thy  throne  ! 
That  pow'r,  which  rocks  assunder  parte 
Can  break  e'en  adamantine  hearts! 

3  Of  riches  we  will  boast  no  more, 
Ko  more  to  earth  entrust  our  store, 
That  in  an  instaneous  grave 
Resumes  the  gold  and  gems  it  gave. 

4  Our  hopes  shall  now  ascend  on  high, 
And  seek  a  treasure  in  the  sky  ; 
The  mines  above  are  rich  and  pure, 
And  shall  thro"  endless  years  endure. 

269.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 
Ebcnczer.... Dent.  viii.  2....1  Sam.  vii.  12. 

5  ETERNAL  God,  I  bless  thy  name— 
The  same  thy  pow'r,  thy  grace  the  sarae^ 


EBSNEZER. 

The  tokens  of  thy  friendly  care 
Open,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year. 

1  midst  ten  thousand  dangers  stand, 
Supported  by  thy  guardian  hand  ; 
And  see,  when  I  surrey  thy  ways, 
Ten  thousand  monuments  of  praise. 

Thus  far  thy  arm  has  led  me  on  ; 
Thus  far  I  make  thy  mercy  known; 
And  uhile  I  tread  this  desert  land, 
New  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand 

My  grateful  soul,  on  Jordan's  shore, 
Shall  raise  one  sacred  pillar  more ; 
Then  bear,  in  thy  bright  courts  abovp 
Inscriptions  of  immortal  love. 

270.  8.  7.  Robinson. 
Ebmcser...A  Sam.  vii.  12, 
COME,  thou  fount  of  evry  blessing, 

Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — I'm  fix'd  upon  ir, 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 
Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer : 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm* come: 
And  !  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home. 

Je^us  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 
Wand'ring  from  the  fold  of  God; 

He,  to  save  my  s  ul  from  danger, 
Interposal  with  precious  blood, 


£p/71  EBENEZER. 

5  O,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 
Daily  I'm  constrain'd  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace.  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wand'riug  heart  to  thee  !' 
8  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ! 
Here's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it; 
Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above ! 
271.  7s.  Faucet L 
Birth  DaySong....Acis  xxvi.  22* 

1  I  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own, 
Hither  to  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not : 
This  shall  set  my  heart  at  rest, 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  best. 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign ; 
Father,  let  thy  will  be  mine ; 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me,  Saviour,  b}  thy  pow'r^ 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour; 
Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare* 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  devoted  to  thy  praise  ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene, 
Shah  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest ; 
Grant" me  but  this  one  request — 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 


ELECTION.  _     . 

\  'J.1  ii 

272.  L.  M.  Tucker.        <*    ^ 
U/ifo/i  wtf/i  Christ... .2  Tim.  1       ^ 

!  EXPAND  my  soul,  arise  and  sin°;        ^ 
The  matchless  grace  of  Sion's  King; 
Whose  love,  as  ancient  as  his  name, 
Let  ail  thy  pow'is  aloud  proclaim. 

2  'Twas  he,  eternal  ages  past, 

Form'd  his  great  plan  from  first  to  last; 
And  what  his  arm  would  e'er  fulfil, 
Stood  ever  present  to  his  will. 
[3  He  saw,  with  one  capacious  glance 
World  upoo  world  to  life  advance  ; 
And  fixt  the  end,  ere  time  began, 
Of  seraph,  reptile,  and  of  man. 

4  Of  man,  chief  work  o!  all  below, 
WThat  wonders  are  we  led  to  k;:ow! 
Wonders  surpassing  angefs  thought 
Are  by  our  Go  1  in  Jesus  tau^nt.] 

)  Grace,  deep  as  the  eternal  mind, 

Unutterable  bliss  design  d 

For  man,  ere  worlds  or  sin  were  born3 

Or  angels  sang  creation's  morn. 
£  Chosen  of  old,  of  old  approv'd; 

In  Christ  th''  eternal  son  belov'd ; 

Adopted  too,  and  children  made, 

Ere  sin  its  baneful  poison  spread. 

|7  Tho'  sin  and  guilt  infest  them  here, 
In  Christ  tliey  all  complete  appear  ; 
For  all  that  justice  ere  demands, 
Heceiv'd  full  payment  from  his  hands, 

3  In  him  the  Father  never  saw 
The  least  transgression  of  his  law ; 

x 


2  #"71  EBENEZER. 

5  O,  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 
Daily  I'm  constraint!  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 
Bind  my  wand'riug  heart  to  thee  S 
Q  Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it — 
Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love  ! 
Heme's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it; 
Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above ! 

271.  7s.  FawcetL 
Birth  Day  Song. ...Acis  xxvi.  22,. 

1  I  MY  Ebenezer  raise 

To  my  kind  Redeemer's  praise ; 
With  a  grateful  heart  I  own, 
Hither  to  thy  help  I've  known. 

2  What  may  be  my  future  lot, 
Well  I  know  concerns  me  not : 
This  shall  set  my  heart  at  rest9 
What  thy  will  ordains  is  besL 

3  I  my  all  to  thee  resign  ; 
Father,  let  tby  will  be  mine : 
May  but  all  thy  dealings  prove 
Fruits  of  thy  paternal  love. 

4  Guard  me,  Saviour,  b)  thy  pow'rj 
Guard  me  in  the  trying  hour; 
Let  thy  unremitted  care 

Save  me  from  the  lurking  snare.; 

5  Let  my  few  remaining  days 
Be  devoted  to  thy  praise  ; 
So  the  last,  the  closing  scene, 
Shali  be  tranquil  and  serene. 

6  To  thy  will  I  leave  the  rest ; 
Grant  me  but  this  one  request — 
Both  in  life  and  death  to  prove 
Tokens  of  thy  special  love. 


ELECTION.  272 

272.  L.  M.  Tucker. 
Union  rvith  Christ... .2  Tim.  i.  9. 

1  EXPAXD  my  soul,  arise  and  sin^ 
The  matchless  grace  ofSiou's  King; 
Whose  love,  as  ancient  as  his  name, 
Let  ail  thy  pow'rs  aloud  proclaim. 

2  'Twas  he,  eternal  ages  past, 

Form'd  his  great  p^a;i  from  first  to  last  ^ 
And  what  his  arm  would  e'er  fulfil, 
Stood  ever  present  to  his  will. 
^3  He  saw,  with  one  capacious  glance 
World  upon  world  to  life  advance  ; 
And  fixt  the  end,  ere  time  began, 
Of  seraph,  reptile,  and  of  man. 

4  Of  man,  chief  work  o!  all  below, 
What  wonders  are  we  led  to  k' :ow! 
Wonders  surpassing  angel's  thought 

Are  by  our  Go  i  in  Jesus  tau^nt.] 

5  Grace,  deep  as  the  eternal  mind, 
Unutterable  bliss  design  d 

For  man,  ere  worlds  or  sin  were  boro3 
Or  angels  sang  creation's  mom. 

§  Chosen  of  old,  of  old  approv'd; 
In  Christ  th*  eternal  son  belovVi ; 
Adopted  too,  and  children  made, 
Ere  sin  its  baneful  poison  spread. 

T7  Tho'  sin  and  guilt  infest  them  here, 
In  Christ  they  all  complete  appear  ; 
For  all  that  justice  ere  demands, 
HeceivYi  foil  payment  from  his  hands, 
8  In  him  the  Father  never  saw 
The  least  transgression  of  his  law; 
x 


a 


ELECTION. 

erfection  then  io  him  we  view  ; 
And  saints  in  him  are  perfect  100.  j 
9  Then  let  our  souls  in  him  rejoice, 
As  favor'd  objects  of  his  choice; 
Redeeai'd,  and  sav'd  by  grace,  we  siDg 
Eternal  praise  to  Christ  our  King. 
273  L.  M.  Kent. 
Election  proved  by  calling. ...Job  xiv.  5. 

1  THERE,  is-  a  period  known  to  God, 
When  all  his  sheep,  redeern'd  by  blood, 
Shall  leave  the  hateful  ways  of  sin, 
Turn  to  the  fold,  and  enter  in. 

2  At  peace  with  hell,  with  God  at  war, 
In  sin's  dark  maze  they  wander  far; 
Indulge  their  lusts,  and  still  go  on 
As  far  from  God  as  sheep  can  run. 

3  When  wisdom  calls,  they  stop  their  ear, 
And  headlong  urge  the  mad  career  : 
Judgments  nor  mercies  e'er  can  sway 
Their  roving  feet  to  wisdom's  way. 

4  Glory  to  God,  they  ne'er  can  rove 
Beyond  the  limits  of  his  love  ! 
Secure  by  his  eternal  will, 

Firm  as  the  base  of  Sion's  hill. 

5  Th'  appointed  time  rolls  on  apace, 
JNot  to  propose,  but  call  by  grace  ; 
To  change  the  heart,  renew  the  soul, 
And  alt  their  sinful  lusts  control. 

274  C.  M.  Toplady. 
Elected  to  Holiness. ...2  Tim.  i.  9, 
I  HOW  vast  the  benefits  divine, 
Which  we  in  Christ  possess ; 


EL^CTrosr.  275 

We're  savVl  from  guilt  and  ev'ry  sin, 
And  caliM  to  holiness. 

2  'Tis  not  for  works  which  we  have  done^ 

Or  shall  hereafter  do, 
But  he  of  his  abounding  love 
Salvation  does  bestow. 

3  The  glory.  Lord,  from  first  to  last, 

Is  due  to  thee  alone  : 
Aught  to  ourselves  we  dare  not  take. 
Or  rob  thee  of  thy  crown. 

4  Our  glorious  Surety  undertook 

Redemption's  wond'rous  plan ; 
And  srrace  was  given  us  in  him 
Before  the  world  began. 
[5  Safe  in  ihe  arms  of  sov'reigu  love 
We  ever  shall  remain  ; 
.Nor  shall  the  r?ge  of  earth  or  hell 
Make  thy  dear  counsels  vain.] 

6  Not  one  of  all  the  chosen  race, 
But  shall  to  heaven  attain  ; 
Partake  on  earth  the  purposed  grace* 
And  then  with  Jesus  reign. 

275.  C.  M.  An  on. 
Election. 

1  ELECTION!  'tis  a  joyful  sound 

To  wretched,  guilty  mau  ; 
The  Father,  Son.  and  Spirit  formed 
The  everlasting  plan. 

2  O  may  this  Bible-trudi  inspire 

My  heart  with  purest  bliss  ; 
And  land  my  soul  in  mansions  where 
My  chosen  Jesus  is, 


276    277  ELECTION, 

276.  5.  6.  Tcplady. 
Electing  Love  ...Acts  xiii.  48, 

1  HOW  happy  are  we 
Our  election  who  see. 

And  can  venture,  O  Lord,  for  salvation  on  thee  ! 

In  Jesus  approval, 

From  eternity  lov'd, 
Upheld  by  thy  pow'r,  we  cannot  be  mov'd. 

2  'Tis  sweet  to  recline 
On  ihy  bosom  divine, 

And  experience  the  comforts  peculiar  to  thine  i 

While,  born  from  above, 

And  upheld  by  thy  love, 
We  with  siugiag  and  triumph  to  Sion  remove . 

3  Our  seeking  thy  face, 
Was  t lie  fruit  oi  thy  grace; 

Thy  goodness  demands  and  shall  have  all  the  praise  j 

JNo  sinner  can  be 

Beforehand  with  thee, 
Thy  grace  is  preventing,  almighty  and  free. 

4  4  On  Canaan%  fair  land 
We  shortly  shall  stand, 

With  crowns  on  our  heads  and  with  harps  in  our  hand. 
Our  harps  shall  be  tun'd, 
The  Lamb  shall  be  crow  if  d, 
Salvation  to  Jesus  thro'  heaven  shall  resound.' 
277.   8.  7.  4.  S.  P.  jR. 
Election.. ..Eph.  i.  4 — 7. 
1  SONS  we  are  thro'  Cod's  election, 
Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe  ; 
By  eternal  destination, 

Sov'reign  grace  we  here  receive  : 
Lord,  thy  mercy 

Does  both  grace  and  glory  give. 


ELECTION, 

2  Ev'ry  fallen  soul,  by  sinning. 
Merits  evqjlastijjg  pain  ; 
But  thy  love  without  beginning, 

Has  restored  thy  sons  *gain  : 
Countless  millions 
Shaii  in  life  thro1  Jesus  reign. 
*C  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  trondei 

Ask,  '•  O  why  such  love  to  me  ?*5 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  camber 

Of  the  Saviour's  family  ; 
Hallelujah! 
Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  thee  ! 

[4  Since  that  love  had  no  beginning, 

And  shall  never,  never  cease, 
Keep,  O  keep  me,  Lord,  from  sinning, 

Guide  me  i:i  the  way  of  peace  ! 
Make  me  walk  in 
All  the  paths  of  holiness. 

5  When  I  quit  this  feeble  mansion, 

And  my  soul  returns  to  thee  ; 
Let  the  posv'r  of  thy  ascension 

Manifest  itself  i.i  me  : 
Thro'  thy  Spirit 
Give  the  final  victory  !] 

6  When  the  angel  sounds  the  trumpet- 

When  my  soul  and  body  join — 
When  my  Saviour  comes  to  judgment, 
Bright  in  Majesty  divine, 
I  shall  triumph ; 
For  his  righteousness  is  mine. 

7  When  in  that  blest  habitation, 

Which  my  God  for  me  ordaia'dj 
When  in  glory's  full  possession, 
I  with  saints  and  angels  stand, 
x2 


^&   279  EPHRAIM — ETERNAL 

Free  grace  only 

Shall  resouod  thro'  Canaan's  land. 

278  L.  M.  Medley. 

Ephraim'sRtpentunce..  Jer.  xxxi  lB,20...Hos.  xi.8.9,, 

1  HOW  shall  I  give  my  Ephraim  up, 
Or  make  him  drink  the  wrathful  cup  ? 
Shall  I,  in  awful,  dreadful  ire 
Doom  him  to  hell's  eternal  fire  ? 

2  Ah,  no! — my  hear*  is  tuin'd  within; 
I'll  punish,  yet  forgive  his  sin; 

And  my  repentance  shall  declare, 
The  truth  which  I  to  Israel  sware, 

3  I'll  never  let  my  word  be  broke, 
Nor  in  fierce  auger  deal  the  stroke; 
My  dreadful  wrath  I'll  not  employ, 
Nor  Ephraim  will  I  e'er  destroy. 

4  No — I'll  fulfil  my  gracious  plan, 
For  I  am  God,  and  not  like  man ; 
Nor  will  1  punish  as  a  foe, 

But  he  my  love  shall  sweetly  knoWc 

5  His  sad  backslidiogs  I'll  forgive, 
And  he  shall  turn  again  and  live; 
I  will  again  my  joys  restore, 

And  Ephraim  then  shall  weep  no  more. 
279.  L.  M.  Gibbons. 
Eternal  Life... Titus  in.  7. 
1  ETERNAL  life  1  how  sweet  the  sound 
To  sinners  who  deserve  to  die  ! 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around.... 
Echo  the  joys,  ye  worlds  on  high. 
,2  Eternal  life !  how  will  it  reign, 

When,  mounting  from  this  breathless  clod, 


ETERNITY.  280 

The  soul  discharged  from  sin  and  pain3 
Ascends  t'  enjoy  its  Father  God  t 

3  Eternal  life!  how  will  it  bloom 
in  beauty  on  that  blissful  day, 

When  rescu'd  from  th'impris'uing  tomb3 
Giory  invests  our  rising  clay  ! 

4  Eternal  life  !  O  how  refin'd 

The  joy  !  the  triumphs  how  divine  ! 
When  saints  in  body  and  in  mind 
Shall  in  the  Saviour's  image  shine  ! 

5  Holy  and  heavenly  be  that  soul, 
"Where  dwells  an  hope  so  bright  as  this  : 
How  should  we  long  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  seize  the  prize  ef  endless  bliss ! 

280.  L.  MP.  Steele. 

Reflection  on  Life  and  Eternity. ...Isaiah  Ivii.  15. 

1  ETERNITY  is  just  at  hand; 
And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 
And  careless  view  departing  day. 
And  throw  my  inch  oi  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  !  tremendous  sound  ! 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound  ! 
But  O  !  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents !  how  divine  ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 

My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  pray'r — 

An  int'rest  in  the  Saviours  blood, 

My  pardon  seai'd,  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain .; 
The  rising  doubts  how  sharp  its  pain  I 
My  fears,  O  gracious  God,  remove, 
Confirm  my  tide  to  thy  love. 


28!  ETERNITY, 

5  Search,  Lord,  O  search  my  inmost  heart. 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart ; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free; 
And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee, 

281.  L.  M.  Medley. 
Eternity. ...Jenv.  x  10. 

1  O  THOU  eternal,  glorious  Lord, 
Thy  gracious  presence  now  afford  : 
To  all  our  souls  thine  influeuce  bring, 
While  of  eternity  we  sing  ! 

2  Eternity  !  stupendous  theme  ! 
Compared  herewith  our  life's  a  dream: 
Eternity!    O  awful  sound, 

4  A  deep  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drowr/cT 

3  Eternity  !  the  dread  abode 
And  habitation  of  our  God  ! 
His  glory  fills  the  vast  expanse, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  mortal  sense* 

4  But  an  eternity  there  is 

Of  dreadful  woe,  or  joyful  bliss : 
And,  swift  as  time  fulfils  its  round, 
We  to  eternity  are  bound. 

[5  What  countless  millions  of  mankind 
Have  left  this  fleeting  world  behind; 
They're  gone  ;  but  where  ? — all !  stop  and  see- 
Gone  to  a  long  eternity.] 

[6  And  is  eternity  so  near? 

And  must  we  very  soon  be  there  ? 
Sinner — ah  !  whither  wilt  thou  flec3 
Or  how  avoid  eternity  !] 
7  Canst  thou  forever  bear  to  dwell 
In  all  the  rVry  deeps  of  hell  ; 
And  is  death  nothing  then  to  thee; 
Death,  and  a  dread  eternity  ? 


EVENING. 

8  Ye  gracious  souls,  with  joy  look  up 
In  Christ  rejoice,  your  glorious  ho- 
This  everlasting  bliss  secures  ; 
God  and  eternity  are  yours. 

282.  L.  M.  Steele. 
Evening  Song.... Psalm  cxli.  2. 

1  GREAT  God,  to  thee  my  ev'ning  song 
With  humble  gratitude  I  raise  ; 

O  let  thy  mercy  tune  my  tongue, 
And  (ill  my  heart  with  lively  praise. 

2  Mercy,  that  rich,  unbounded  store, 
Does  nay  un.numberVl  wants  relieve; 
Among  thy  daiiv  craving  poor 

Oo  thy  ali-bounteons  hand  I  live. 

3  My  days  unclouded  as  they  pass, 
And  ev'ry  gentle  roil  us;  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  woud'rons  grace, 
And  witness  too  thy  love  and  pow'r. 

4  Thy  love  and  pow'r,  celestial  Guard, 
Preserve  me  from  surrounding  harm  : 
Can  danger  reach  me  while  the  Lord 
Extends  his  kind,  protecting  arm  ? 

5  Let  this  blest  hope  my  eyelids  close, 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may  i  repose, 
Aud  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name, 

283.  L.  M.  Kenn. 
Evening  So7}g.... Psalm  iv.  8. 

1   GLOllY  to  thee,  my  God.  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light ! 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thine  own  almighty  wings. 


23.5 


23]  etjtichi/s. 

rj  Forgive  me  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son* 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  thee* 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

[3  Teach  rae  to  live,  that  1  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  1  may 
Triumphant  rise  at  the  last  day.] 

4  O  may  my  soul  on  thee  repose; 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eyelids  closes 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  1  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest — 
Nor  pow'rs  of  darkness  me  molest. 
[6  Lord,  let  my  soul  forever  share 
The  bliss  of  thy  paternal  care  ! 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  !  'tis  heaven  above, 
To  see  thy  face,  and  sins  thy  love  !] 

2S4.  C.  M.   Hoskins. 
Eutichus  brought  to  ////<?.... Acts  xx.  9 — 12c 

1  HOW  much  the  hearts  of  those  revive 

That  love  and  fear  the  Lord ; 
When  sinners  dead  are  made  alive 
B)  his  all-quick'uing  word. 

2  The  parent  views,  with  joyful  eyes, 

His  now  returning  son, 
And  in  extatic  joy  he  cries, 

"  What  hath  the  Saviour  done  ?" 

3  The  ministers  of  Christ  rejoice, 

When  souls  the  word  receive  : 
When  sinners  hear  the  Saviour's  voice,. 
And  in  the  Lord  believe. 


EVENING.  235 

4  The  church  of  Gcd  their  praises  joki, 

And  o\  salvation  sing ; 
They  glori  y  the  grace  divine 
Of  tlk-ii  victorious  King. 

5  In  heaven  above  there's  joy  and  praise. 

Before  ttte  Lord,  most  high  ; 
Th  angel  Ik  choirs  their  voices  raise, 
And  with  each  other  vie. 

6  But  greater  joy  must  they  possess, 

AY  ho  feel  this  glorious  change  ; 
Theii  Laboring  tongues  can  but  express 

How  true,  but  yet  how  strange  ! 
[7  Dear  Saviour,  comfort  us  to-night — 

Thy  work,  O  Lord,  revive; 
May  we  enjoy  this  noble  sight, 

Dead  sinners  made  alive. 
8  Then  will  thy  saints  aloud  rejoice. 

And  join  the  host  above, 
To  praise  thy  name  with  cheerful  voice3 

And  magnify  thy  love.] 

235.  8.  8.  6.  Cenniek  &  Hammond 
Evening  and  Morning  >S'o>7o\...Luke  xxiv.  29, 
1  NO  farther  go  to- night,  but  stay, 
Dear  Saviour,  till  the  break  of  day; 

Turn  in,  dear  Lord,  with  me  ; 
And  in  the  morning  when  I  wake, 
Me  in  thine  arms,  dear  Jesus,  take, 

And  I'll  go  on  with  thee. 
[2  Now,  Lord,  be  with  us  on  our  way ; 
Unveil  thy  face.. ..thine  arm  display..., 

Thy  glory  let  us  prove: 
Do  thou,  dear  Saviour,  with  us  walk, 
Thp.t  while  with  thee  we  sweetl)  talk* 

Our  hearts  may  burn  with  love, 


28t>  EXCELLFNCr, 

3  May  we  in  faith  still  journey  on, 
Till  we  arrive  where  thou  art  gone3 

And  see  thy  face  in  heaven  ; 
Then,  when  in  glory  we  shall  meet, 
In  what  sweet  concert  shall  we  sit, 
And  sing  of  sins  forgiven.] 

286.  8.  8.  6.  Medley. 
Excellency  of  Christ... .Isaiah  xxxv.  2. 

1  O  COULD  I  speak  the  matchless  worth; 

0  could  I  sound  the  glories  forth 
Which  iu  my  Saviour  shine, 

I'd  soar  and  touch  the  heavenly  strings, 
And  vie  with  Gabriel,  while  he  sings, 
In  notes  almost  divine. 

2  I'd  sing  the  precious  blood  he  spilt, 
My  ransom  from  the  dreadful  guilt 

Of  sin  and  wrath  divine; 
I'd  sing  his  glorious  righteousness, 
In  which  all  perfect,  heavenly  dress 

My  soul  shall  ever  shine. 

3  I'd  sing  the  characters  he  bears, 
And  all  the  forms  of  love  he  wears, 

Exalted  on  his  throne  : 
In  loftiest  soflgs  o:  sweetest  praise, 

1  would  to  eve i  lasting  days 

Make  all  his  glories  known. 

4  Well,  the  delightful  day  will  come. 
When  my  dear  Lord  will  bring  me  home-, 

And  I  shali  see  h'.s  face: 
Then  with  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend, 
A  blest  etcrnit)   I'll  frpend 

Triumphant  in  his  grace. 


FAITH.  2  ^ 

287.  L.  M.  Dobell.  M 

Woman  of  Canaan.. ..Matt  xv.  27. 

1  BEHOLD  a  sinner,  dearest  Lord, 
Eucouragd  by  thy  gracious  word, 
Y/ouid  venture  oear  to  seek  that  bread3 
By  which  thy  children  here  are  fed. 

2  Do  not  the  humble  suit  deny^ 
Of  such  a  guilty  wretch  as  I  ; 

Bu*  let  me  feed  on  crumbs,  tho'  small, 
Which  from  thy  bounteous  table  fall. 

3  I  am  a  sinner.  Lord,  I  own  ; 
By  sin  and  guilt  I  am  undone  ; 

Yet  will  I  waitj  and  plead,  and  pray, 
Since  none  are  empty  sent  away. 

2S3.  L.  M.  Steele. 

Faith  in  Gc/....Hab.  iii.  17,  IB. 

1  SHOULD  famine  o'er  the  mourning  field 
Extend  its  desolating  reign  ; 

ISTcr  spring  its  blooming  beauties  yi;  id, 
K"qt  autumn  swell  the  golden  grain  ; 

2  Should  lowing  herds,  and  bleating  sheep. 
Around  their  famish'd  master  die  ; 

And  hope  itself  despairing  weep, 
"While  life  deplores  its  hst  supply  5 

3  Amid  the  dar1>~,  the  dismal  scene, 
If  I  can  say  the  Lord  is  mine, 
The  joy  shall  triumph  o'er  the  pain, 
And  glory  dawn,  tho'  life  decline. 

4  The  God  of  my  salvation  lives; 
My  nobler  life  he  will  sustain  ; 
His  word  immortal  vigor  gives, 
Pu>r  shall  my  glorious  hopes  be  vain, 

Y 


289  FAITH. 

5  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart, 
Tho'  ev>y  earthly  comfort  die; 
Thy  smile  can  bid  my  pains  depart, 
And  raise  my  sacred  pleasures  high. 

[6  O  tet  me  hear  thy  blissful  voice, 
Inspiring  life  and  joys  divine  ! 
The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice, 
"JTis  Paradise  if  thou  art  mine  !] 

239.  L.  M.  Wesley. 
Faith  in  God.  ..Hah.  Hi.  17,  18. 

1  ALTHO'  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
Altho'  the  olive  yield  no  oil ; 

The  with'ring  fig  tree  droop  and  die3 
The  fields  delude  the  tiller's  toil ; 

2  Aliho'  the  stall  no  herd  axTord, 
And  perish  all  the  bleating  race  ; 
Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
The  God  of  my  salvation  praise. 

3  Tho"  comfortless  my  soul  remain, 
And  not  a  gleam  of  light  appear  ; 
Tho'  joy  be  sought,  and  sought  in  vaic, 
And  tho'  despair  itself  be  near. 

4  AJtho'  assurance  all  be  lo?t, 

And  blooming  hopes  cut  oil  J  see; 
Yet  will  I  in  my  Saviour  trust, 
And  glory  that  he  dy'd  for  me. 

5  In  hope,  believing  against  hope, 
My  infrest  still  in  God  J  claim; 
His  gracious  word  shall  lift  me  up — 
Salvation  is  in  Jesu's  name. 

6  Soon  shall  he  bring  deliverance  nigh, 
And  my  dejected  soul  shall  find. 
When  he  shall  lift  my  comforts  high, 
His  arm  how  strong,  Ills  heart  how  kind. 


FAITH.  290    291 

290.  L.  M.  Needham,  altered. 
Exploit*  of  Faith Heb.  xi.  33.  34. 

1  BLEST  is  ,I;e  memYv  of  the  just ! 

.  sweet  their  slumbers  in  the  dust; 
Tho  loct,  long  lost  to  mortal  eye, 
Their  glorious  fame  shall  Qever  die. 

2  In  life's  fair  book  the  Patriarchs  live; 
Prophets  and  saints  instruction  give  ; 
Tho'  dead,  they  speak  the  truth  diviue, 
And  in  example  brightly  shine. 

3  By  faith  what  wonders  have  they  done — 
They  sufferings  bore,  they  vict'ries  won; 
By  faith  they  promises  obtaiu'd, 

And  kingdoms  to  its  emp're  gain'd. 

4  By  faith  they  clos'd  the  lion's  jair, 
And  harmless  made  his  dreadful  pawr; 
Quench'd  fiercest  flames,  escap'd  the  swore^ 
And  to  new  life  the  dead  resujr'd. 

5  My  soul,  these  ancient  heroes  view, 
Their  faith,  their  love,  their  zeal  pursue  ; 
Warm'd  by  each  word  and  glorious  deed, 
In  the  same  blessed  path  proceed, 

6  O  may  I  in  their  triumphs  share  ; 
And  in  my  Saviour's  robes  appear, 
And  give  my  Captain  great  renown, 
"Who  gives  me  an  immortal  crown.. 

291.  C.  M.  Keedham. 
Faith.... Heb.  xi.  13. 
1  RISE,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
By  ancient  heroes  trod  : 
Ambitiou-  view  those  holy  men. 
Who  liv'd  and  walk'd  with  God. 


239  FAITH. 

5  Thy  presence,  Lord,  can  cheer  my  heart, 
Tho'  cv>y  earthly  comfort  die  ; 
Thy  smile  can  bid  my  pains  deport, 
And  raise  my  sacred  pleasures  high. 

[6  O  tet  me  hear  thy  blissful  voice, 
Inspiring  life  and  joys  divine  ! 
The  barren  desert  shall  rejoice, 
"lis  Paradise  if  thou  art  mine  !] 

239.  L.  M.  Wesley. 
Faith  in  God.  ..Hab.  ni.  17,  18. 

1  ALTHG'  the  vine  its  fruit  deny, 
Altho'  the  olive  yield  no  oil ; 

The  withering  fig- tree  droop  and  die5 
The  fields  delude  the  tiller's  toil ; 

2  Altho'  the  stall  no  herd  afford, 
And  perish  all  the  bleating  race  ; 
Yet  will  I  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
The  God  of  my  salvaiion  praise. 

3  Tho'  comfortless  my  soul  remain, 
And  not  a  gleam  of  light  appear  ; 
Tho' joy  be  sought,  and  sought  in  vaic, 
And  tho*  despair  itself  be  near. 

4  Altho'  assurance  all  be  lost, 

And  blooming  hopes  cut  of!  I  see ; 
Yet  will  I  in  my  Saviour  trust, 
And  glory  that  he  dy'd  for  me. 

5  In  hope,  believing  against  hope, 
My  infrest  still  in  God  I  claim; 
His  gracious  word  shall  lift  me  up — 
Salvation  is  in  Jesu's  name. 

6  Soon  shall  lie  bring  deliverance  nigh, 
And  my  dejected  soul  shall  find. 
When  he  shall  lift  my  comforts  high, 
His  arm  how  strong,  liis  heart  how  kind. 


faith,  280  291 

290.  L.  M.   Needham,  altered. 
Exploits  of  FaiLh-.Jleb.  xi.  23.  34. 
2   BT  he  mem'ry  of  the  just ! 

A    i  sweet  their  slumbers  in  the  dust; 
Tho  lo*t,  long  lost  to  mortal  eye, 
Their  glorious  fame  shall  never  die. 

2  In  life's  fair  book  the  Patriarchs  live  ; 
Prophets  a  id  saints  instruction  give  ; 
Tho'  (lead,  they  speak  the  truth  divine, 
And  in  example  brightly  shkie. 

3  By  faith  what  wonders  have  they  done — 
They  suiT'rin^s  bore,  they  victories  won  ; 
By  faith  they  promises  obtaiu'd, 

And  kingdoms  to  its  empire  gain'd. 

4  By  faith  they  clos'd  the  lion's  jaw, 
And  harmless  made  his  dreadful  paw; 
Quench'd  fiercest  flames,  escap'd  the  swords 
And  to  new  life  the  dead  resujr'd. 

5  My  soul,  these  ancient  heroes  view, 
Their  faith,  their  love;  their  zeal  pursue  ; 
Warrn'd  by  each  word  and  glorious  deed, 
In  the  same  blessed  path  proceed, 

6  O  may  I  in  their  triumphs  share  ; 
And  in  my  Saviour's  robes  appear, 
And  give  my  Captain  great  renown, 
"Who  gives  me  an  immortal  crown* 

29i.  C.  ML  Keedham. 
Faith.... Heb.  xi.  13. 
1  RISE,  O  my  soul,  pursue  the  path 
By  ancle  tit  heroes  trod  : 
Ambition-  view  those  holy  men. 
Who  liv'd  and  walk'd  with  God. 


292  2&3  *aith. 

2  Tho'  dead,  they  speak  iu  reason's  ear, 

And  io  example  live  ; 
Their  faith,  and  hope,  and  mighty  deeds, 
Still  fresh  instruction  give. 

3  'Twas  thro'  the  Lamb's  most  precious  blood, 

They  couquer'd  ev'ry  foe  ; 
And  to  his  pow  r  and  matchless  grace, 
Their  crowns  and  honor  owe. 

4  Lord,  may  I  ever  keep  in  view 

The  patierns  thou  hast  given  ; 

And  ne'er  forsake  the  blessed  road, 

Which  led  them  safe  to  heaven. 

292.  C  M.  Hcrvey. 

Faith. 

1  WHEN"  faith  presents  the  Saviour's  death, 

And  whispers,  Ui  this  is  mine  :" 
Sweetly  my  rising  hours  advance, 
And  peacefully  decline. 

2  Let  outward  things  go  how7  they  will, 

On  thee  I  cast  my  care ; 
But  let  me  reign  with  thee  in  heaven, 
Tho'  most  unworthy  here. 

3  Faith  in  thy  love  shall  sweeten  death, 

And  smooth  the  rugged  way  ; 
Smile  on  m,;.  dearest  Lord,  and  then 
i  shall  not  wish  to  stay. 

293.  C.  M.  Swain. 

Strong  Faith. 

1  FIRMLY  I  stand  on  Zion's  hill, 
And  view  my  starry  crowu; 
No  pow'r  on  earth  ray   hope  can  shake, 
Nor  fcell  can  pull  me  dowu. 


FAITH.  294    2£5 

2  The  lofty  hills  and  stately  fcow'rs, 

That  lift  their  heads  on  high, 

Shall  all  be  levelPd  in  the  dust — 

Their  very  names  shall  die. 

3  The  vaulted  heavens  shall  melt  away, 

Built  by  Jehovah's  hands  ; 
But  firmer  than  the  heavens,  the  Rock 
Of  my  salvation  stands. 

29-1,  C.  M.  Neale. 
Triumph  of  Faith... .Dm.  iii.  13—2.5. 

1  WHAT  mighty  wonders  faith  has  done  I 

O,  who  can  e'er  recount 
The  numerous  vie  fries  it  has  won, 
Or  tell  the  vast  amount  ? 

2  Possess'd  of  this,  without  dismay, 

The  Hebrew  champions  stood, 
And  dar'd  a  tyrant  disobey. 
Resisting  unto  blood. 

3  His  impious  threats  they  disregard, 

And  all  his  fury  brave, 
Believing:  that  the  God  they  fear'd, 
Was  able  them  to  save. 

4  Leaning  on  his  almighty  arm, 

Who  did  such  faith  inspire, 
They  were  preserved,  secure  from  harm, 
Amidst  consuming  fire. 

5  Like  precious  faith  may  we  possess, 

Nor  need  we  ever  fear, 
Tho'  call'd  thro'  floods  or  flames  to  pass. 
If  God  be  with  us  there. 

295.  S.  M.  Beddome. 
Precious  Fa?/ft....Epb.ii.  3..  .2  Pet.  i,  I. 
I  FA  ITS — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 

Where'er  it  is  bestow'd  !  X  2 


298  FAITH. 

It  boa3ts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  k  the  gift  oi  Goa  ! 

2  JeMis  it  owns  a  King, 

An  all-atoning  priest ; 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own. 
But  looks  tor  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  fitfd  wiih  deep  distress; 
Flies  to  the  fountain  oi  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righuousuess. 

A  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 
And  that  divinely  Tree  ; 
Lord,  send  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son, 
Tu  work  this  faith  in  me. 

206.  8s.   Hart. 
Victorious  Faith. .^Rom.  i.  17. 

1  THE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 
And  trusts  in  his  cruelly \\  God, 
IT  is  pardon  at  once  he  receives, 
Redemption  in  fall  thro'  his  blood. 

2  Tho'  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes, 
Against  him  in  malice  unite, 

Their  rage  he  thro   Christ  can  oppose, 
Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

3  The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 
And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  toere  fancy  or  name — 
The  work  of  God's  spirit  it  is. 

4  Tt  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell; 
Ii  vanquishes  death  and  despair; 
And,  what  is  still  stringer  to  tell, 
It  overcomes  heaven  by  pray'r. 


FAMILY   WORSHIP.  297    298 

5  It  says  to  the  mountains  ••depart," 
That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul ; 
It  biuds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  their  sore  consciences  whole— 

6  Bids  sins  of  a  crimson-like  dye 
Be  spotless  as  snow,  and  as  white; 
Arid  raises  the  sinner  on  high. 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

29  7.    L.  M.  Scott 

Seeking  direction  for  a  new  habitation. 

1  SOLE  Sov'reigu  of  the  earth  and  skies, 
Supremely  good,  supremely  wise, 

Fix  thou  the  place  of  our  abode, 
But  let  it  still  be  near  to  God. 

2  There,  with  an  ever  smiling  face, 
Renew  the  visits  of  thy  grace; 

The  dwelling  with  thy  presence  bless, 
And  thence  each  baneful  evil  cha&e. 

3  Thus  while  we  sojourn  here  below, 
Let  streams  of  mercy  round  us  flow; 
A  lid  when  our  desthrd  race  is  run, 
Assign  us  mansions  near  thy  throne. 

293.    L.  M.    S(ott. 
Goinsr  to  a  new  ha  hi tali on. 
H  WHERE'ER,  the  Lord  shall  build  my  house, 
An  altar  to  his  name  I'll  raise; 
There,  morn  and  ev'niog,  shall  ascend 
The  sacrifice  of  pray'r  and  praise. 
[2  With  dutious  mind  the  social  band 
Shall  search  the  records  of  thy  law; 
There  learn  thy  will  and  humbly  bow 
With  filial  reverence  and  awe.] 
3  If  numVcus  blessings  of  the  earth 
Iuduigeut  God  to  us  afford; 


299    300  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

With  warm,  united  hearts  ive'll  pay 
Our  giateiul  tribute  to  the  Lord. 

A  Here  fix,  dear  Lord,  thy  sacred  rest, 
Aod  spread  the  banner  of  thy  love, 
'Till  ripen'd  for  the  htaveuly  world, 
We  rise  and  joiu  ttie  church  above. 

299.    C.  M.     Scott. 
Settling  in  a  new  Habitation. 
%  NOW  let  our  hearts  their  glory  wake> 
The  sacred  song;  to  raise  ; 
And  ev'ry  tuneful  pow'r  combine, 
To  shout  Jehovah's  praise. 

2  To  us  a  goodly  heritage 

His  providence  assigos, 
And  in  a  safe  and  pleasant  place, 
Marks  out  our  happy  lines. 

3  Come,  let  us  to  his  holy  name, 

A  grateful  altar  raise  : 
And  be  this  habitation  styTd 

The  house  of  pray'r  and  praise. 

4  Here  may  hi?  secret  breathings  fan 

Devotion  to  a  flame* 
And  faith  and  love  and  zeal  inspire,   ' 
T'  adorn  the  christian  name. 

5  Thus  with  thy  visits,  smiles  and  grace, 

May  this  abode  be  blest; 
And  here,  O  great  Jehovah,  fix 
Thy  pleasant,  lasting  reel. 
300.   S.  M.     Phipparrf. 
Joshua's  Resolution. ..Josh.  xxiv.  15. 
1       LET  Joshua's  solemn  charge, 
To  Israel's  army  giv'n, 
Persuade  the  souls  of  all,  this  day, 
To  choose  the  God  of  heaven. 


FEARS.  301 

2  How  blessed  is  the  choice 
To  serve  and  love  the  Lord  : 

May  he  each  heart  constraio  to  feed 
Upon  his  sacred  word. 

3  This  will  afford  us  joy 
la  evYy  scene  of  grief; 

From  hence  will  flaw  our  daily  peace-** 
Our  comfort  and  relief. 

4  Amidst  our  doubts  and  fears, 
Our  choice  ef  God  will  prove, 

That  he  first  chose  us  by  his  grace 
As  subjects  of  his  love. 

5  May  sinners  round  us  see 
How  wise  was  Joshua's  choke, 

And  feel  constraint  by  sovereign  love 
In  Jesus  to  rejoice. 

30  3.    L.  M.    Anon,  altered. 

Past  Mercies  encouraged  against  present  Fears.... 
Judges  xiii.  23. 

1  WHY  should  1  yield  to  slavish  fears  ? 
God  is  the  same  to  endless  years: 

T  ho'  clouds  and  davkness  hide  his  face, 
He's  boundless  both  in  truth  and  grace. 

2  Would  e'er  the  God  of  truth  make  known 
The  worth  and  gloiy  of  his  Son  ; 

His  love  and  righteousness  display, 
And  cast  my  soul  at  last  away  ? 

3  Would  he  reveal  my  sin  and  wo — 
Teach  me  my  nunvrous  wants  to  know, 
And  help  me  in  my  darkest  frame, 
To  build  my  hopes  on  Jesu* s  name  ? 

4  Would  God  preserve  my  soul  from  hell> 
And  make  his  love  at  times  prevail, 


302  FEAR  NOT. 

Would  he  bestow  such  mercies  past, 
And  yet  reject  my  soul  at  last? 

5  No — He's  my  Father  and  my  Friend, 
On  whose  tuie  promise  I  depend; 
Tho'  now  from  me  his  face  he  hides, 
Immutable  his  iove  abides, 

€  Satan  shall  ne'er  o'er  Jesus  boast, 
Nor  the  rich  grace  be  ever  lost : 
The  Spirit  ne'er  his  dwelling  lose, 
Nor  Christ  the  humble  soul  refuse. 

V  Tho'  unbelief  ma)  long  molest, 
And  sin  and  saian  break  my  rest: 
Grace  shall  at  last  the  vict  ry  get. 
And  make  my  conquest  quite  complete. 
302.   CM.    Btddome. 
Fear  not.... Isaiah  xli.  10. 

1  YE  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears, 

Be  mercy  all  your  theme ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river,  flows 
In  one  continual  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  pow'rs  of  earth  and  hell; 

God  will  these  pow'rs  restrain; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good  ; 

lie  will  for  his  provide; 
Grant  thrm  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake. 

Or  leave  his  work  undone  ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises, 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 
b  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 
Or  death's  tremendous  sting; 


*EAItS...FIRF.  303   304 

He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

[6  You,  in  his  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  grace, 
May  confidently  trust; 

His  wisdom  guides,  his  pow'r  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just.] 

303.  CM.     Doddridge. 
Tears  dissipated.. ,Jsaiah  xli.  10. 

1  AiND  art  thou  with  us  gracious  Lord, 

To  dissipate  our  fear? 
Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  for  ever  near  ? 

2  Doth  thy  right  hand  which  formYi  the  earth. 

And  bear^  up  all  the  skies, 
Stretch  from  on  high  its  friendly  aid, 
When  dangers  round  us  r'se  ? 

3  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel 

For  all  thy  humble  saints? 
And  in  such  tender  accents  speak, 
To  soothe  their  sad  complaints? 

4  On  this  support  my  soul  shall  lean. 

And  banish  ev'ry  care: 
The  gloomy  vale  of  death  must  smile, 
Jf  God  be  with  me  there. 

304.  L.  M.     Gibbons. 

On  the  Alarm  of  Hn?....Amos  iv.  1 1. 

1  THE  fire,  with  wild  unbounded  powV, 
May  ruin  ev'ry  earthly  joy, 

And  in  a  swift,  surprising  hour 

Our  treasures,  homes,  and  lives  destroy. 

2  But  Fiill  the  saint  its  rajje  defies, 

And  should  destruction  seize  his  frame, 
His  unimbodied  soul  would  rise 
And  mount  to  glory  in  the  flame. 


305  FORTITUDE. 

3  There  stands  a  palace  built  sublime 
Id  yonder  heavens  to  which  we  go, 
Secure  from  all  the  wastes  of  time, 
And  all  the  dire  events  below, 

4  When  vengeance,  kindling  all  her  fires., 
Shall  ride  in  ruin  e'er  the  ball ; 
Saints  shall  enjoy  their  full  desires, 
Their  God,  their  Saviour,  and  their  all, 

305,    CM.     Harrison. 
Fortitucle...MztL  x.  28. 

1  WHY  should  the  dread  of  sinful  mau 

Ensnare  and  vex  my  soul  ? 
O,  for  that  fortitude  which  can. 
My  ev'ry  fear  controul. 

2  Shall  I  offend  a  holy  God, 

And  sacrifice  my  peace, 
To  shun  a  mortal's  threat'ning  rod> 
A  friend  or  two  to  please  ?] 

3  I  must  obey  the  God  I  love, 

Tho'  all  the  world  contemns; 
One  smile  from  him,  I  prize  above 
The  richest  earthly  gems. 

4  Hart !  O  my  soul---methinks  I  hear 

Jehovah's  awful  voice— 
"Fear  not,  thou  worm,  for  I  am  near  $ 
" 1  well  approve  thy  choice. 

5  "While  mortal  men  revile  and  frown, 

"  I'll  smile  upon  thy  soul ; 
"And  thou  shalt  (read  the  tempter  down, 
w  While  I  his  rage  controiil." 

6  Lord,  I  resign  me  to  thy  will, 

Thy  wisdom  I  adore ! 
I  yield  to  thee — thy  word  fulfil, 
And  let  me  doubt  no  more. 


FULNESS..  .GETHSEMANE.  30C 

30G.    8.  8.  6.     Hammond. 
Fulness  of  Christ....  John  i.  I6....C0L  L  3  9, 

1  IN  Christ  alooe  all  fulness  dwells  5 
He  a  rich  plenitude  reveals 

To  all  his  chosen  seed; 
Whatever  be  Iris  people's  wants, 
From  his  rich  fulness  still  he  grants 

As  their  immortal  head. 

2  In  all  their  troubles  and  distress, 
He  will  bestow  abundant  grace, 

And  help  them  on  their  way; 
He'il  never  let  his  people  go, 
Nor  shall  they  sink  in  endless  wo; 

His  love  knows  no  decay, 

3  Ye  timid  souls,  renounce  yourselves, 
Nor  longer  live  on  Christ  by  halve-; 

Live  wholly  on  the  Lamb: 
Behold  yourselves  in  him  complete, 
With  him  in  heaven  yea  soon  shall  dm 

To  glory  in  his  name. 

30  7.     7s.     Hart. 

Gethscmctne....MM.  xxvi.  36—42 

1  MANY  woes  had  Christ  endurd, 
Many  sore  temptations  met. 
Patient,  and  to  pain's  inured ; 
But  the  sorest  trip. I  vet 

Was  to  be  sustain'*]  in  thee, 
Gloomy,  sad  Gethsemane! 

2  Came  at  length  the  dreadful  night, 

Vengeance,  with  its  iron  rod, 
Stood,  and  with  collected  might, 

Bruis'd  the  harmless  Lamb  of  G 
See,  my  soul,  the  Saviour  see, 
Grovling  in  Gethsemane, 
z 


SOB  GUMTSfl  OF  JESVS. 

3  There  my  God  bore  all  my  guilt; 
This  thro  grace  can  be  belie v'd; 
But  die  torments  which  he  felt, 
Are  too  vast  to  be  conceiv'd : 
3None  can  penetrate  thro'  thee, 
Doleiul,  dark  Gethsemane. 

4  Ail  my  sins  against  my  God  ; 
All  my  sins  against  his  laws; 
All  my  sins  against  his  blood; 
All  my  sins  against  his  causo; 
Sins  as  boundless  as  the  sea; 
Hide  me,  O  Gethsemane. 

5  Here's  my  claim,  and  here  alone; 
.None  a  Saviour  more  can  need ; 
Deeds  of  righteousness  I've  none; 
Nor  a  work  that  I  can  plead; 
JSTot  a  glimpse  of  hope  for  me* 
Only  in  Gethsemane. 

6  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  almighty  God  of  love, 
Prais'd  by  all  the  heavenly  host 
In  thy  shining  courts  above; 
We  poor  sinners,  gracious  Three, 
Bless  thee  for  Gethsemane. 

308.    L.  M.    Steele. 
Glimpse  of  Jesus  precious. 

1  JESUS,  what  shall  I  do  to  show, 
How  much  I  love  thy  charming  name; 
Let  my  whole  heart  with  rapture  glow, 
Thy  boundless  goodness  to  proclaim. 

2  Lord,  if  a  distant  glimpse  of  thee, 

Can  «;ive  such  sweet,  such  vast  delight, 
"What  must  the  joy  the  triumph  he, 
To  dwell  for  ever  in  thy  sight? 


GLORY.  S09    310 

309.     C.  M.     IVtsilakc's  sel.  altered. 
Glimpse  oj  Jesus  precious. 

1  LORD,  let  me  see  thy  blissful  face, 

V*  hi  e  sojourning  below  ! 
^Tis  from  thyself  my  joj  s  arise, 
And  all  my  comforts  flow. 

2  A  glimpse,  a  single  gimpse  of  thee, 

Would  more  delight  my  soul 
Than  this  vain  world,  with  all  its  joy s^ 
Could  I  possess  the  whole, 

310.    C.  M.     Griffins  sel. 
Latter  Day  GZory....Isaiah  ii.  2.  4,  20, 

1  REJOICE,  ye  options  of  the  world, 

Aod  hail  the  happy  day, 
When  satans  kingdom,  downward  huiT(i, 
Shall  perish  with  dismay. 

2  Rejoice,  ye  heathens;  wood  and  stone 

Shall  form  your  gods  no  more  ; 

Jehovah,  ye  shall  trust  alone. 
And  iiim  alone  adore. 

3  Christians,  rejoice ;  eacli  party  name, 

Each  difPreot  sect  shall  cease: 
Your  error,  ^rief,  and  wrath,  and  shame^ 
Shall  yield  to  truth  and  peace. 

4  Ye  sons  of  peace,  the  triumph  share; 

Trumpets  no  more  shall  sound; 
The  murd'rous  sword,  the  bloody  spear, 
Shall  fertilize  the  ground. 

5  Bright  o'er  the  mountains  mayr  we  see 

This  blessed  morning  ray  ; 
And  glorious  may  its  splendor  be 
E'en  to  the  perfest  day ! 


*I1    312  GOD. ..GOSPEL. 

311.    CM.     Er  shine. 
God  invisible....  \  Tim.vi.  15,  16. 

1  THE  Great  Invisible  unknown, 

Who  fills  th'  eternal  throne, 
Is  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
Jehovah,  God  alone; 

2  'Tis  far  beyond  blind  mortal  eyes 

To  see  his  bright  abode  ; 
Nov  can  created  minds  e'er  glance 
A  thought  half  way  to  God. 

3  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky, 

Th'  Eternal  reigns  alone; 
Where  human  minds,  nor  finite  wings, 
Can  mount  the  topless  throne. 

4  Let  ev'ry  nation,  tribe,  and  tongue, 

His  matchless  power  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven,  and  earth,  rocks,  hills,  and  seas, 
Repeat  their  loud  Amen. 

SI 2.    L.  M.    Voice. 
Go  preach  myGosp :/.... Mark  xvi   15. 

1  "  GO,"  saith  the  voice  of  heavenly  love,, 
"My  gospe!  preach  to  ev?ry  land; 

"  Iio !  I  am  with  you  to  the  end, 
"  Observe  and  follow  my  command." 

2  With  joy  the  fust  disciples  heard, 
And  preach'd  the  heart  reviving  news, 
As  they  from  him  receivM  in  charge, 
First,  to  the  unbelieving  Jews: 

3  Then  to  the  Gentiles  far  and  near, 
Publish'd  salvation  in  his  name, 
And  the  glad  tidings  of  his  grace 
To  this  distinguish'd  island  came. 

4  c  Here  may  the  gospel  still  remain, 
'Till  Christ  shall  in  the  clouds  descend  $ 


gospel.  313  3H 

Then  we  who  love  the  gospel  now 
Shall  call  the  Judge  our  heavenly  friend. 
313,  L.  M.  Cole, 
Gospel  first  preached  at  Jerusalem— .Luke  xxiv.  47. 
'  1  M  PROCLAIM  my  gospel/'  saith  the  Lord 
"Ye  preachers  of  my  sacred  word  : 
"  Let  ev'ry  nation  hear  the  theme, 
H  Beginning  at  Jerusalem. 

2  "  Go,  let  the  chief  of  sinners  know, 
"That  I  have  blessings  to  bestow; 
"  Proclaim  salvation  in  my  name, 
"  Beginning  at  Jerusalem. 

3  "  Where  I  was  treated  with  disdain, 
"  Where  I  was  crucify  \i  aod  slain  ; 

"  There  shad  my  gospel  grin  esteem, 
<;  Beginning  at  Jerusalem. 

4  "  My  pardV.ng  love  proclaim  abroad, 
"  And  show  the  virtue  of  nay  blood; 

a  'Till  time  shall  end.  proclaim  my  grace 
"To  ev'ry  land,  in  ev'ry  place. 

5  <;  In  yonder  world,  behold  the  train 
"  Of  sinners  sav'd  from  endless  pain; 
"  Ascribing  glory  to  the  Lamb, 

''-  Within  the  New  Jerusalem." 
3i4.  L.  M.     Anon. 
Gospels  joyful  cound....Vc^\ni  Ixxxix.  15. 

1  COME,  dearest  Lord,  who  reigns  ibeve. 
And  draw  me  with  the  co/dc  of  iove  t 
And  while  the  gospel  does  abou  id, 

O  may  I  know  the  joyful  sound  ! 

2  Sweet  are  the  tidings,  free  the  grace, 
It  brings  lo  our  apc^taie  race; 

2  2 


315  GOSPEL. 

It  spreads  a  heavenly  light  around* 
O  may  1  know  the  jo}  Jul  sound! 

3  The  gospel  bi(fa  the  sin-sick  soul 
Look  up  to  Jesus  and  be  whole : 

In  him  are  peace  and  pardon  founds 
O  ma}  I  know  the  gospel  sound ! 

4  It  stems  tiie  tide  of  swelling  grief, 
Affords  the  need}  sure  relief; 
lleleases  those  by  satan  bound, 

O  may  t  know  the  joyful  sound  ! 

315.    L.  ML     Peacock. 
Gospel  Harvest.,.. John  iv.  35. 

1  LO,  chid  in  nature's  bright  array. 
The  fields  a  beauteous  scene  display; 
See  how  the  golden  ears  of  corn, 
Wide-waving,  all  the  hills  adorn. 

2  See  eartl)  with  God's  rich  goodness  crowri'd, 
A  jo>  ful  plenty  smiles  around  ; ' 

But  u<*w  laour  admiring  eyes, 
Behold  !  superior  pro-peel®  rise. 

3  Rich  harvests,  where  solvation  grows, 
Their  fair  celestial  fruits  disclose  j 

A  paradise  on  earth  is  seen, 

How  pleasing,  how  divine  the  scene  ! 

4  See.  sinners  bast/uing  to  embrace 
The  tidings  of  forgiving  grace; 
IledeemM  from  hell*  with  price  divine, 
In  faith  and  holiness  they  shine. 

5  All  crowud  with  immortality, 
These  fruits  of  righteous  less  shall  be; 
Then  they  that  reap,  and  they  that  sow, 
Shall  everlasting  triumphs  know,, 

0  Together  shall  their  songs  arise, 
la  the  fair  fields  of  paradfcc; 


GOSPEL.  2\*J    31? 

And  shouts  of  triumph  and  of  joy, 

Their  blest  eteruit}  employ. 

316.    L.  M.     Needham. 
Thy  Kingdom  com*.... Matt,  vi.  10. 
1   HAST  thou  not  said,  almighty  God? 

The  humble  heart  i-  thine  abode? 

Erect  thy  ki  -*om.  Lord,  within, 

And  let  iby  grace  subdue  our  sin. 
£  To  distant  lands  thy  gospel  ^eod, 

And  thus  thy  empire  wick-  extend; 

To  Gi  utile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  .lew, 

Great  King  oi'  grace,  salvation  show. 
J  Where'er  thy  light  and  sun  arise, 

Thy  name,  O  God,  immortalize! 

May  nations  jrei  unborn  confess 

Thy  wisdom,  pow'r,  and  righteousness. 
317.    8.4.     Ray's  col 

Gospel  Trumpet....??.  Lxxxix.  14 — 1  7. 

1  HARK,  hark!  the  gospel-trumpet  sounds 

Thro'  the  wide  earth  the  echo  bounds, 
Pardon  and  peace  by  Jesu's  blood; 
Sinners  are  reconciled  to  God, 
And  brought  into  the  heavenly  road 
By  grace  divine. 

2  Come,  sinners,  hear  the  joy fu!  ru-ws. 
Nor  longer  dare  the  grace  refuse; 
Mi  rcy  and  justice  here  combine. 
Goodness  and  truth  harmonious  join, 
While  boundless  love  in  ev'rj  line. 

Invites  you  near. 

3  Ye  saints  in  g*oiy,  strike  the  lyre, 
Ye  mortals,  catch  the  sacred  urr; 
Let  both  the  Saviours  love  procluiaa, 


313    319  GRACE. 

And  spread  abroad  his  matchless  fame, 
For  ever  worthy  is  the  Lamb 
Of  endless  praise. 

313.    L.M.     R . 

By  grace  ye  are  saved... .Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  SELF  righteous  souls  on  works  rely. 
And  boast  their  mortal  dignity  ; 

.But  if  i  lisp  a  song  of  praise, 
Grace  is  the  note  my  soul  shall  raise. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  quicken'd  me  when  dead. 
And  grace  my  soul  to  Jesus  led ; 

Grace  brings  me  pardon  for  my  sin — 
?Xis  grace  subdues  my  lusts  within. 

3  'Tis  grace  that  sweetens  ev'ry  cross, 
'Tis  grace  supports  in  ev'ry  loss  ; 
In  Jesu's  grace  my  soul  is  strong — 
Grace  is  my  hope  and  Christ  my  song. 

4  'Tis  grace  defends  when  dangers  near ; 
By  grace  alone  I  persevere ; 

'Tis  grace  constrains  my  soul  to  love — 
Free  grace  is  ail  they  sing  above, 
b  Thus  'tis  alone  of  grace  I  boast, 
And  'tis  id  grace  alone  I  trust ; 
For  ail  that's  past  grace  is  my  theme— 
For  what's  to  come  'tis  still  the  same. 

0  Thro'  endless  years,  of  grace  Til  sing, 
Adore  and  bless  my  heavenly  king ; 
Fll  cast  my  crown  before  his  throne, 
And  shout  free  grace  to  him  alone. 

319.   L.M.     W— — . 
My  grace  is  sufficient  for  thee. ...2  Cor.  sii.  9. 

1  COME,  all  ye  chosen  saints  of  God, 
Whose  souls  are  wash'd  in  Jesu's  bloody 


t*RACE.  320 

Hear  what  he  says,  his  word  Is  true— 
"  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 
"I  am  your  sure,  almighty  friend, 
44  Who,  loving,  loves  3  on  to  the  end ; 
41  I  will  be  Gear  you,  and  will  show, 
"  M}  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 

11 1  know  how  num'rous  are  your  foes; 

<;  I  know  the  ways  which  they  oppose  ; 

M  I  know  their  cunning  malice  tco-- 

"  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 

w  Tbo'  satan  strives  your  fouls  t'  ensnare, 

"  You're  s  ill  the  objects  or  ray  care  ; 

u  You're  near  ray  heart,  I'll  bring  you  thro' — 

;i  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 

"  Do  you  want  proof  of  this  my  love  ?— 

M  Calvary  survey;  then  heaven  above; 

';  See,  how  the  ransomed  millions  bow  ! 

"  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you. 

"  I'll  guide  you  safely  in  the  way, 
"  Thro'  life's  da»k  night  to  heaven's  bright  day; 
<;  And  there  with  wonder  you  shall  view, 
Ci  ^J  grace  sufficient  was  for  you." 
320.    CM.      Hoskins. 
Inexhaustible  grace... .Luke  xv.  31. 

1  JEHOVAH'S  grace,  how  full,  how  free  : 

His  lauguage  how  divine  ! 
"My  Son,  thou  ever  art  with  rne, 
a  And  all  I  have  is  thine. 

2  (t  My  saints  shall  each  a  portion  share, 

«  That's  woi  thy  of  a  God; 
"  They  are  my  chief,  my  constant  care— 
<;  The  purchase  of  my  blood. 

3  "  Both  grace  and  glory  I  will  give, 

"  And  nothing  good  deny : 


321  eiiAefc. 

"  With  me  my  saints  shall  ever  live, 
"And  reigu  with  me  on  high. 

4  "  And  if  ten  thousand  more  I  call, 

44  T'  enjoy  this  happiness, 
41 1  have  enough  for  each. ...for  all; 
44I^or  shall  you  have  the  less." 

5  Then,  dearest  Lord,  make  millions  come* 

And  feast  on  pardoning  grace; 

Bring  prodigals,  bring  exiles  homer 

And  we  will  shout  thy  praise. 

321.     S.  M.     Doddridge. 
Grace...  Eph.  ii.  5. 

1  GRACE  !  'Tis  a  charming  sound  I 
Harmonious  to  the  ear! 

Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man; 

Anc\  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondVous  plan. 

[3       Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 
In  God's  eternal  book  : 
'Twas  grace  that  save  me  to  the  Lamk^ 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  fret, 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road; 

And  new  supplies  each  hour  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  Grace  nil  \)ha  work  shall  crown, 
Thro'  everlasting  days; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  *opmost  stone, 
And*  well  deserves  the  praise. 


grace.  522  323 

322.    8.  7    IVingrove. 
Miracle  of  Grace... Luke  xix.  10. 

1  HAIL!  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing; 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou  my  prophet,  priest,  and  king. 

2  O!  what  mercy  Hows  from  heaven, 

O,  what  joy  and  happiness! 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

f3  Once  with  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 
Unconcern  d  iu  sin  I  lav  ; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  by. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace.] 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  eothron'd  above; 
Whilst  astonish'd,  I  admire, 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  receiv'd  him, 

Fiil'd  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace; 
Love  I  much  ?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

323.     11.8.     Reecc'ssel. 
Distinguishing  Grace... A  Cor.  iv.  7. 

1  IN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise, 

Ye  pilgrims  ror  Sion  who  press. 
Break  forfh  and  esto!  the  gnat  Ancieat  of  days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  (iv  noon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discovert  its  flame, 


32-t  'GR4CE. 

When  each  with  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he  drew 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt  : 
You  all  would  have  iiv'd,  would  have  dy'd  too  in  sin. 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  guilt. 

4  What  was  there  id  you,  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  creator  delight  ? 
9Twas  "even  so,  Father," you  ever  must  sing, 
Because  it  seemed  good  in  !hy  sight. 

[5'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey. 
While  others  were  sufTer'd  to  go 
The  road,  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our  ways 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  wo.] 
6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 
To  him  all  the  glory  belongs ; 
Be  yours  the  high  joys  still  to  sound  forth  his  fame. 
And  crown  htm  ia  each  of  your  songs. 
32-L   12s.  Lccd'scol. 
Free  Grace.. ..Zach.  iv.  7. 

1  THE  voice  of  free  grace,  cries  escape  to  the  moun- 

tain : 
For  all  that  believe,  Christ  hath  open'd  a  fountain, 
For  sin  and  uncleanness,  and  ev'ry  transgression, 
His  blood  flows  so  freely  in  streams  of  salvation  : 
Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb,  who  has  bought  us  a  pardon, 
We'll  praisp  him  again,  w  hen  we  pass  over  Jordan, 

2  Ye  souls  that  are  wounded,  to  the  Saviour  repair, 
Now  he  calls  you  in  mercy— and  can  you  forbear  5 
Tho'  your  sins  are  increas'd  as  high  as  a  mountain 
ilis  blood  can  remove  them  ;  it  streams  from  the 

fountain. 

3  Now  Jesus,  our  King,  reigns  triumphantly  gloriou 
O'er  sin>  death,  and  hell,  he  is  more  than  victorious 


GRAVE.. .GUEST.  325   326 

With  shouting  proclaim  it-  - O  trust  in  his  passion, 
He  saves  us  most  freely— O  precious  salvation. 
T4  Our  Jesus  proclaims  his  name  all  victorious, 
He  reigns  over  all,  and  his  kingdom  is  glorious: 
To  Jesus  we'll  join  with  the  great  congregation, 
And  triumph,  ascribing  to  him  our  salvation.] 
$  With  joy  shall  we  stand,  when  escap'd  to  the  shore, 
With  harps  in  our  hands,  we'll  praise  him  the  more; 
We'll  range  the  sweet  plains  on  the  bank  of  the  river, 
And  sing  of  salvation  for  ever  and  ever  I 
325.   L.  M.  Medley. 
Grave  and  Heaven..*.  Job  iii.  1 7. 

1  SAINTS  in  their  graves  lie  down  in  peace, 
JS"o  more  by  sin  or  hell  opprest; 

The  wicked  there  from  troubling  cease, 
And  there  the  weary  are  at  rest. 

2  Thrice  happy  souls  who're  gone  before 
To  that  inheritance  divine  ! 

They  labor,  sorrow,  sigh  no  more, 
But  bright  in  endless  glory  shine. 

3  There  shall  we  join  the  blissful  throng. 
And  meet  our  dearest  friends  again ; 
And  all  eternity,  our  song 

To  Jesus  raise,  and  with  him  reign, 

326.  L.  M.  Gregg. 
Jesus  a  Guest... Rev.  iii.  20. 

I  BEHOLD  the  Saviour  at  thy  door, 

He  gently  knocks,  has  knock'd  before; 

Has  waited  long,  is  waiting  still, 

You  treat  no  other  friend  so  ill. 
2-  Admit  him;  for  the  human  breast 

Ne'er  eatertaia'd  so  kind  a  guest: 
A  a 


327    328  HEART. 

Admit  him,  or  the  hour's  at  hand, 
When  at  his  door  deny'd  you'll  stand* 
3  Open  my  heart,  Lord,  enter  in, 
Slay  ev'ry  foe,  and  conquer  sin  : 
I  now  to  thee  my  all  resign, 
My  body,  soul,  shall  all  be  thine* 

327.  L.  M.  Sttcle. 
Inconstant  Heart  lamented. 

1  AH  !  wretched,  vile,  ungrateful  heart, 
That  caji  from  Jesus  thus  depart; 
Thus  fond  of  trifles  vainly  rove, 
Forgetful  of  a  Saviour's  love. 

2  In  vain  I  charge  my  thoughts  to  stay* 
And  chide  each  vanity  away; 

In  vain,  alas,  resolve  to  bind 

This  rebel  heart,  this  wandering  mind. 

3  Thro'  all  resolves-how  soon  it  (lies, 
And  mocks  the  weak,  the  slender  ties; 
There's  nought  beneath  a  pow'r  divine, 
That  can  this  roving  heart  confine. 

4  Jesus,  to  thee  f  would  return. 
And  at  thy  feet  repenting  mourn  : 
There  let  me  view  thy  pard'niqg  love, 
And  never  from  thy  sight  remove. 

5  O  let  thy  love,  with  sweet  controul, 
Bind  all  the  passions  of  my  soul ; 
Bid  ev'ry  vanity  depart, 

And  dwell  lor  ever  in  my  heart. 

328.  L.M.     Hart. 
Hardness  of  Heart  lamented* 

1   O  FOR  a  glance  of  heavenly  day, 
To  melt  this  stubborn  stone  away; 
And  thaw,  with  beams  of  love  divine, 
This  hearty  this  frozen  heart  of  mine^ 


HEART.  329 

2  The  rocks  can  rend,  the  earth  can  quale, 
The  seas  can  roar,  the  mountains  shake, 
Of  feelings,  all  tilings  show  some  sign 
But  this  unfeeling  heart  of  mine. 

3  To  hear  the  sorrows  thou  hast  felt; 
What  but  an  adamant  would  melt? 
But  I  can  read  each  moving  line. 
And  nothing  moves  this  heart  of  mine, 

4  Eternal  Spirit;  mighty  God, 

Apply  within  the  Saviour's  blood; 
5T;s  his  rich  blood,  m:d  his  alone. 
Can  move  and  melt  this  heart  of  stone* 
321.    L.  M.     Medley. 
Slozy  Heart  lamcnted..t.Jizvka  xxxvi.  20 — 37c 

1  LORD,  hear  a  burden'd  sinner  mourn, 
Who  srladly  would  to  thee  return; 
Thy  tender  mercies,  O  impart, 

And  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

2  Tis  this  bard  heart  which  sinks  me  down. 
Not  asks  Ihy  smile,  nor  fears  thy  frown: 
This  causes  all  my  wo  and  smart; 
Lord,  take  away  this  siony  heart. 

.3  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  my  gracious  Lord. 
Which  scorns  thy  love,  and  slights  thy  word; 
Which  tempts  me  from  thee  to  depart; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

4  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which,  day  by  day, 
Would  shut  my  mouth,  nor  let  me  pray; 
Y,ea,  would  from  ev'ry  duty  start; 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

5  Sure  the  blest  day  will  shortly  come. 
When  this  hard  heart  shall  know  its  doom. 
When  I  no  morr  shall  sin  retain, 

Nor  of  a  stony  heart  complain, . 


330  HEAKT. 

6  Yes,  friendly  death,  with  welcome  stroke, 
Will  loose  the  chain,  will  break  the  yoke; 
And  when  arrived  on  Canaan's  shore 
A  stony  heart  be  felt  no  more. 
3:50.    C.  M.    Newton. 
Heart  taken...  Luke  si  21,22. 

1  THE  castle  of  the  human  heart, 

Strong  in  its  native  sin, 
Is  guarded  well  in  ev'rj  part, 
By  him  who  dwells  within. 

2  For  satan  dure  in  arms  resides, 

And  calls  the  place  his  own  ; 
With  care  against  assaults  provides, 

Ai.d  rules  as  on  a  throne. 
[3  Each  treach'rous  thought  on  him  as  chief 

In  blind  obedience  waits; 
And  pride,  self  will,  and  unbelief, 

Are  posted  at  the  gates. 

4  Thus  satan  for  a  season  reigns, 

And  keeps  his  goods  in  peace; 
The  s-.oul  is  pleas'd  lo  wear  bis  chains, 
Nor  wishes  a  release.] 

5  But  Jesus,  stronger  far  than  he, 

In  his  appointed  hour, 
Appears  to  si  t  his  people  free 

From  the  usurper's  powV. 
C  "  This  heart  I  bought  with  hood,"  he  cries* 

^  And  now  it  shall  be  mine:" 
His  voice  the  strong  man  arm'd  dismays; 

He  knows  he  must  resign. 
7  In  spite  of  unbelief  and  pride, 

And  self  and  satan's  art, 
jhe  gates  of  brass  fly  open  wide, 

And  Jesus  wins  the  heart, 


HEART.  331    ^32 

8  The  rebel-soul  that  once  withstood 

The  Saviour's  kindest  call, 

Rejoices  now.  by  grace  subdu'd, 

To  serve  him  with  her  all. 

331.  CM.     Host: ins. 

My  Son  give  me  thy  Heart. ...Viow  xxiii.  26, 

1  WHAT  language  n0w  salutes  the  ear. 

And  'tis  our  Fathers  voice! 
Let  all  the*world  attentive  hear, 
And  cv'iy  soul  rejoice. 

2  Sinners,  he  kindly  speaks  to  thee, 

However  vile  thou  art; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free— 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

3  For  thee,  a  traitor,  Jesus  bled, 

And  suffered  dreadful  smart; 
For  thee  the  Lord  was  crucify  M — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

4  Tho'  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me,  u  Depart ;"' 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

5  I'll  form  thee  for  myself  alone, 

And  ev'ry  good  impart; 
HI  make  my  great  salvation  known — 
My  son.  give  me  thy  heart. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart, 

Set  up  in  me  thy  throne  : 
Bid  sin  and  satan  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  as  thine  own. 

332.  S.  IYI.     Toplady. 

Evil  Heart. ...Jew  xvii.  9. ...Matt.  xv.  13. 
1       ASTONFSHD  and  distrest, 

I  turn  mine  eyes  within:  ±a  2 


-32  HEAVEN. 

My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest*.. 
The  seat  of  ev'ry  sin. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts, 
What  vile  affections  there! 

Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile., 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saiwts, 
These  tyrant  lusts  subdue; 

Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 
And  all  my  pow'rs  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 
Shall  loud  hosanna's  raise  ; 

My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude^ 
My  lips-proclaim1  thy  praise. 

333.    L.  M.    Duncan. 
Saints'  employ  in  Heaven.. ..Rev.  vii.  9—17. 

1  EXALTED  high  at  God's  right  hand, 
Nearer  the  throne  than  cherubs  stand; 
With  glory  crown'd,  in  white  array, 

My  wondering  soul  says,  *'  W  ho  are  they  ?' 

2  These  are  the  saints,  belov'd  of  God — 
Wash'd  are  their  robes  in  Jesifs  blood; 
More  spotless  than  the  purest  white, 
They  shine  in  uncreated  light. 

3.  Brighter  than  angels,  lo,  they  shine, 
Their  glories  great,  and  ail  divine; 
Tell  me  their  origin,  and  say 
Their  order  what;  and  whence  came  they  : 

4  Thro'  tribulation  great  they  came, 

They  bore  the  cross,  and  scornM  the  shame. 
Within  (lie  IMng  temple  blest, 
l'n  God  they  dwell  and  on  him 


H**vsat  3^4 

5  And  does  the  cross  thus  prove  flieirgaip? 
Ajd  shall  they  thus  lor  ever  reign  ? 
Seated  on  sapphire  thrones,  to  praise 
The  wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

6  Hunger  they  ne'er  shall  feel  again, 
2s" or  burning  Thirst  sha!l  they  sustain; 
To  wells  of  living  water  led. 

By  God  the  Lamb  forever  fed. 
1  Unknown  to  mortal  ears  they  sing 
The  sacred  glories  of  their  king: 
Tell  me  the  sul ject  of  their  lays. 
And  whence  their  loud  exalted  praise  ? 

&  Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  thf-ir  theme; 
They  sing. the  wonders  of  his  name; 
To  him  ascribing  pow V  and  grace, 
Dominion  and  eternal  praise. 

$■  "Amen."  they  cry.  to  him  alone, 

Who  dares  to  fill  his  fathers  throne  - 

They  give  him  glory,  and  again 

Repeat  his  praise,  and  say,  ••Amen.'' 

33.1.    L.  M.     Rent. 

Employment  of  Saints  in  Heaven.,.. Rev.  xiv.  1—5, 

1  ON*  .Zion's  glorious  summit  stood 

A  numerous  host,  redeemed  by  blood; 
They  hymnV]  their  King  in  strains  divine. 
I  heard  the  songanr!  strove  to  join. 

2  Here  all  who  suiYerYl  sword  or  fiame 
For  truth,  or  Jesu's  lovely  n 

Shout  victory  new,  and  bail  the  Lsmb^ 
And  bow  before  the  great  I  am. 
.3  While  everlasting  ages  roll, 

Eternal  love  shall  feast  their  soul. 
And  scenes  of  bliss  forever  new, 
Rise  in  suecessiou  to  [heir  view. 


335  H2ATEN. 

4  Here  Mary  and  Manaeseh  vkwf 
The  dying  Thief  and  Abralfm  too," 
With  equal  love  their  spirits  flame, 
The  same  their  joy,  their  song  the  samec 

5  O  sweet  employ  to  sing  and  trace 

Th'  amazing  heights  and  depths  of  graces 
And  spend,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
A  blissful,  vast  eternity. 

C  O  what  a  sweet  exalted  song, 
When  e,v'ry  tribe  and  ev'ry  tongue, 
Iitdeem'd  by  blood,  with  Christ  appear^ 
And  join  iu  one  full  chorus  there. 

7  My  soul  anticipates  the  day- 
Would  stretch  her  wings  and  soar  away^ 
To  aid  the  song,  and  palm  to  bear, 
And  bow  the  chief  of  sinners  there, 

33 r).     L.  M.     Watts. 

Longing  for  Glory. 

1  I'M  bound  for  New  Jerusalem, 
Thither  my  biest  beloved's  gone: 
The  righteous  branch  of  Jesse's  stem, 
'Tis  he  I've  ilxt  my  heart  upon. 

2  Fain  would  I  climb  above  the  skies, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  his  face; 
My  faith  would  into  vision  rise, 

And  hope  would  cease  iu  his  embrace, 

3  I  languish  with  extreme  desire, 
The  object  of  my  love  to  see; 

O  let  me  in  love's  flames  expire. 
That  I  may  witii  my  Jesus  be. 

[4  This  life's  a  pilgrimage  of  care; 
When  will  the  happy  season  come 
That  I  shall  breathe  celestial  air, 
And  settle  iu  my  native  home  ?] 


HEAVFtf.  33$ 

£  I  long  to  reach  the  shore  of  bliss, 
And  see  the  New  Jerusalem, 
Where  my  beloved  Jesus  is, 
Aud  spend  eternity  with  him. 

326.     CM.    F ^ 

Longing  for  Glory....  Phil.  i.  23. 

1  WHY  longed  Paul  to  be  dissolved, 

And  enter  into  rest  ?--- 
The  question  here  he  hath  resolv'd, 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 

2  And  J,  like  Paul,  desire  to  die, 

I  long  for  death's  arrest; 
If  any  ask  the  reason  why.... 
To  be  with  Chrisi  is  best. 

3  My  unbelief,  that  bosom  foe, 

Which  lurks  within  my  breast  \ 
So  often  seeks  my  overthrow.... 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 

4  Should  friends  and  kindred  on  me  frown* 

And  leave  my  soul  opprest ; 
Should  evils  crush  my  comforts  down? 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 

5  Had  I  a  voice  so  loud  and  strong, 

To  sound  from  east  to  west; 
I'd  tell  the  hooor'd  seeking  throng. 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 

$  O  come,  sweet  Jesus,  quickly  come, 
And  cheer  my  fainting  breast ; 
I  long  to  reach  my  heavenly^  home, 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 

7  Pinion'd  with  love,  Pd  take  the  wing, 
And  fly  to  thee,  my  rest : 
There  with  the  church  triumphant  sing, 
To  be  with  Christ  is  best. 


33?  HtAVEN; 

237.    CM.    Steele. 
Promised  Land.... Uamh  xxxiii.  IT. 
1  FAR  from  tbese  narrow  scenes  of  eighty 
Unbounded  glories  rise, 
And  realms  of  infinite  delight, 
Unknown  to  mortal  eyes. 
[2  O  could  we  with  our  mortal  eye& 
But  half  its  joys  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more  !} 

3  There  pain  and  sickness  nevfT  come,  - 

And  grief  no  more  complains  ! 
Health  triumphs  in  immoral  bloom, 
And  endless  pleasure  reigns  ! 

4  There  rich  varieties  of  joy 

Continual  feast  the  mind; 
Pleasures  which  fill,  but  never  cloy, 
Immortal  -and  reuVd ! 

[5  No  factious  strife,  no  envy  there, 
The  sons  of  peace  molest : 
But  harmony  and  love  sincere 
Fill  evVy  happy  breast. 
6  No  cloud  those  blissful  regions  know*  . 
But  ever  bright  and  fair  ! 
For  sin  the  source  of  mortal  wo, 
Can  never  enter  there.] 
7.  There  no  alternate  night  is  known, 
Nor  sun's  faint,  sickly  ray; 
But  e;lory,  from  the  sacred  throne, 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 
[3  The  glorious  Monarch  there  display- 
His  beams  of  wond'rous  grace  ; 
His  happy  subjects  Ring  his  praise* 
Aud  bow  before  his  f;;cc.j 


RE  A  VEX.  o3S 

9  O  may  we  rise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  tiiore  bright  coin  is  on  high; 
Then  shall  our  happy  spirits  join 
The  chorus  of  the  sky. 

338.    C.  M,     Stcnncit. 
View  o) f  Canaan* ...Deut.  x.vxii.  49, 

1  ON  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  standi 

And  cast  a  wishful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land. 
Where  hi}'  possessions  lie. 

2  O  the  transport^,  rapt' reus  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green. 
And  rivers  of  delight ! 

3  There  genVous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales. 
With  milk  and  honey  (low. 

[4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains 
Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  sway, 

3  No  chilling  winds,  nor  pois'nous  breaifa 
Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feard  no  moie.] 

6  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  p!ace; 

And  he  for  ever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face, 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 

7  FillVl  v:ith  delight  my  raptur'd  soul 

Would  here  no  longer  stay; 
Tho'  Jordan's  waves  around  me  xoUf 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 


33?   340  HEAVEN. 

339.  50th.    Straphan. 
View  of  Heaven.. ..Rev.  xxii.  1—5. 

1  ON  wings  of  faith,  mount  up,  my  soul,  and  rise. 
View  thine  inheritance  beyond  the  skies; 

Nor  heart  can  think,  nor  mortal  tongue  can  tell, 
What  endless  pleasures  in  those  mansions  dwell: 
Here  my  Redeemer  lives,  all  bright  and  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victorious. 

2  No  gnawing  grief,  no  sad,  heart  rending  pain, 
In  that  blest  country  can  admission  gain  ; 
No  sorrow  there,  no  soul  tormenting  fear, 

For  God's  own  hand  shall  wipe  the  falling  tear, 
Here  my  Redeemer  lives,  &c. 

3  No  rising  sun  his  needless  beams  displays, 
No  sickly  moon  emits  her  feeble  rays; 
The  Godhead  here  celestial  glory  sheds, 
Th'  exalted  Lamb  eternal  radiance  spreads : 

Here  my  Redeemer  lives,  &c. 

4  One  distant  glimpse  my  eager  passion  fires! 
Jesus,  to  thee  my  longing  soul  aspires  ! 
When  shall  I  at  my  heavenly  home  arrive, 
When  leave  this  earth,  and  when  begin  to  live? 

For  here  my  Saviour  is  all  bright  and  glorious, 
O'er  sin,  aud  death,  and  hell,  he  reigns  victorious. 

340.  L.  M.  Doddridge. 

Rich  Man  and  Lazarus.... Luke  xvi.  25. 

1  IN  what  confusion  earth  appears! 
God's  dearest  children  bath'd  in  tears  3 
While  they  who  heaven  itself  deride. 
Riot  in  luxury  and  pride. 

2  But  patient  let  my  soul  attend, 
And  ere  I  censure,  view  the  end  : 
That  end,  how  different,  who  can  tell 
The  wide  extremes  of  heaven  and  hell  ? 


3ELL.  341 

3  See  the  red  flames  around  him  twine, 
Who  did  in  gold  and  purple  shine! 
Nor  can  his  tongue  one  drop  obtain, 
T'  allay  the  scorching  of  his  pain. 

i  White  round  the  saint,  so  poor  below. 
Full  rivers  of  salvation  flow  ; 
On  Abrah'm's  breast  lie  leans  his  head, 
And  banquets  on  celestial  bread. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  let  me  appear 
The  meanest  of  my  servants  here  ; 
So  that  at  length  I  may  but  taste 
The  blessings  of  thy  marriage  feast, 

341.     L.  M.     Brown. 
Keff....Mari  ix.  48. 

1  HELL !  'tis  a  word  of  dreadful  sound  ; 
It  chills  the  heart  and  shocks  the  ear; 
It  spreads  a  sickly  damp  around, 

And  makes  the  guilty  quake  with  fear, 

2  Far  from  the  utmost  verge  of  day, 
Its  frightful,  gloomy  region  lies; 
Fierce  Barnes  amidst  the  darkness  play. 
And  thick  sulphureous  vapours  rise. 

3  The  breath  of  God,  his  angry  breath, 
Still  fans  and  still  supplies  the  fire; 
Here  sinners  taste  the  second  death, 
Longing  to  die,  but  can't  expire. 

4  Conscience,  the  never  dying  worm, 
With  constant  torture  gnaws  the  heart, 
And  wo  and  wrath,  in  ev'ry  form, 
Inflame  the  wounds,  increase  the  smart. 

5  The  wretches  rave,  o'erwheluTd  with  wo* 
And  bite  their  everlasting  chains} 

Bb 


342  343  hope. 

But  with  their  rage  their  torments  grow, 
Heseutment  but  augments  their  pains. 

6  Sad  world  indeed  !  what  heart  can  bear, 
Hopeless,  in  all  these  paius  to  lie; 
Rack'd  with  vexation,  grief,  despair, 
And  ever  dying,  never  die  ! 

7  'Lord  save  a  guilty  soul  from  hell, 

Who  seeks  thy  pard'ning,  cleansing  bloody 
O  let  me  in  thy  kingdom  dwell, 
To  praise  my  Saviour  and  my  God.' 
342.    L.  M.  Steele. 
Hope  in  darkness. ...Job  xxx.  28. 

1  O  GOD,  my  Sun,  thy  blissful  ray, 

Can  warm,  and  cheer,  and  guide  my  heart ! 
How  dark,  how  mournful  are  my  days, 
If  thy  enliv'ning  beams  depart ! 

2  Scarce  thro'  the  shades  a  glimpse  of  day 
Appears  to  these  desiring  eyes! 

But  shall  my  drooping  spirit  say, 
The  cheerful  morn  will  never  rise  ? 

3  O  let  me  not  despairing  mourn, 

Tho'  gloomy  darkness  spreads  the  sky: 
My  glorious  Sun  will  yet  return, 
And  night  with  all  its  horrors  fly. 

4  O  for  the  bright,  the  joyful  day, 
When  hope  shall  in  fruition  die  ! 
So  tapers  lose  their  feeble  ray 
Beneath  the  Sun's  refulgent  eye. 

343.    CM.    Coombcs. 
Hope  in  Christ.... Hob.  ii.  18. 
J   IN  ev'ry  trouble  sharp  and  strong 
My  soul  to  Jesus  flies  ; 
My  anchor-bold  is  firm  in  him, 
When  spelling  billows  rise. 


hope.  344 

2  His  com forts  bear  my  spirits  up, 

I  trust  a  faithful  God, 
The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  a  Saviours  blood. 

3  Loud  hallelujah  sing,  ray  soul, 

To  thy  Redeemer's  name; 
In  joy  and  sorrow,  life  and  death. 
His  love  is  still  the  same* 

34  4.     CM.     Green. 
Hope  encouraged....}  Sam.  xxx.  6. 

1  WnY  should  my  soul  iodul^e  complaints, 

And  yield  to  (Ink  despair? 
The  meanest  of  my  Father's  saints 
Are  safe  beueatu  his  care. 

2  Why  should  I  thus  desponding  bow, 

Or  why  with  anguish  bleed  ? 
Tho'  darkness  veils  my  passage  now^ 
Yet  °lory  shall  succeed. 

3  A  thousand  promises  are  wrote 

In  characters  of  blood:  * 
And  those  emphatic  lines  denote 
The  ever  faith  <ul  God. 

4  Thro"  these  sweet  promises  I  range^ 

And  (blessed  be  his  name!) 

Tho'  1,  a  fickle  mortal,  change, 

His  love  is  still  the  same. 

5  Grace,  like  a  fountain,  ever  flows,. 

Fresh  succours  to  renew  : 
The  Lord  my  wants  and  weakness  knows* 
My  sins  and  sorrows  too. 
$  'Tis  he  directs  my  doubtful  ways, 
When  dangers  line  the  road  ; 
Here  I  mine  Ebeuezer  raise, 
Atxi  trust  a  gracious  Gad, 


345  346  hope. 

345,    CM.  Heginlothom. 
Good  Hope  through  Grace.,  .2  Thes.  ii.  16. 

1  COME,  humble  souls,  ye  mourners,  come. 

And  vipe  away  your  tears: 
Adieu  to  all  your  sad  complaints, 
Your  sorrows  and  your  tears. 

2  Come  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 

And  sing  the  Saviour's  love: 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme 
Id  loftier  strains  above. 

3  God,  th*  eternal,  mighty  God, 

To  dearer  names  descends  : 
Caiis  yon  his  treasure  and  his  joy, 
His  children  and  hia  friends. 

4  My  Father  God!  and  may  these  lips 

Pronounce  a  name  so  dear  ! 
INot  thus  could  heaven's  sweet  harmony 
Delight  m}7  list'ning  ear. 

5  Thanks  to  my  God  for  ev'ry  gift 

His  btHHit'ous  hands  bstow  ; 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 

6  For  ever  let  nv.  grateful  heart 

His  boundless  grace  adore, 
Which  gives  ten  thousand  blessings  novr* 
Aud  bids  me  hope  for  more. 

7  Transporting  hope!  still  on  my  soul 

Let  thy  sweet  glories  shine, 
Till  thou  thyself  art  lost  in  joys, 
Immortal  and  divine. 

3*6.    S  M.     TopJady. 
Weak  Believers  mcouraged.... Psalm  xxvii.  14. 
1       YOUR  harps,  ve  trembling  saints, 
Down  from  the  willows  take : 


HOPE.  347 

Loud  to  the  praise  of  love  divine, 
Bid  ev'ry  string  awake. 

2  Tho'  in  a  foreign  land, 
We  are  not  far  from  home ; 

And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  ev'ry  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  shall  to  the  end 
Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 

Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come* 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 
[4       Fastened  within  the  veil, 

Hope  be  your  anchor  strong; 

His  loving  Spirit  the  sweet  gale, 

That  wafts  you  smooth  along, 

5  Tru-  people  of  his  choice 
He  will  not  cast  away ; 

Yet  do  not  always  here  expect 
On  Tabor's  mount  to  stay.] 

6  When  we  in  darkness  walk, 
Nor  feel  the  heavenly  flame; 

Then  is  the  time  to  trust  our  Godf 
And  rest  upon  his  name. 

7  Wait  till  the  shadows  flee; 
Wait  thy  appointed  hour; 

Wait  till  the  Bridegroom  of  thy  soul 
Reveals  his  love  with  pow'r. 

8  The  time  of  love  will  come, 
When  we  shall  clearly  see, 

Not  only  that  he  fched  his  blood,. 
But  each  shail  say,  "  for  me." 
3-47.    8s.     Teplady. 
Hope  in  Despair.... Psalm  Ixxvii.  7 — 10. 
i  ENCOMPASS'D  with  clouds  of  distress, 
Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign j  Bb  2 


348  HorF. 

I  pant  for  (be  li-jht  of  thy  face, 
And  fear  it  w  il!  never  be  mine. 

2  Dishearten  d  with  waiting  so  long;, 
I  sink  at  thy  fret  with  my  loaci; 
All  plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 
And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God, 

3  Shine,  Lord,  and  my  terror  shall  cease, 
The  blood  of  atonement  apply; 

And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace, 
The  rork  that  is  higher  than  I. 

4  Speak,  Saviour,  for  sweet  is  thy  voice; 
Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold ; 
A'tend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries, 

And  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 

5  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  J  mourn, 
My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 
And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep. 

6  While  harass'd  and  cast  from  thy  sight, 
The  tempter  suggests  with  a  roar, 
"The  Lord  hath  forsaken  thee  quite, 

"  Thy  God  will  be  gracious  no  more." 

7  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  bath  design'd 
]$o  covenant  blessing  for  me, 

Ah  !  tell  me,  how  is  it  T  find, 
Some  sweetness  in  wailing  for  thee? 

8  Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow?r; 
.    Come,  succour  and  gladden  my  heart. 
Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  pou'r. 

3  18.    1 48.    /)/  Conrcejfs  col 
Who  can  tell  /...Jonah  iii.  9. 
1       6REAT  God  !  to  thee  I  make 
My  wants  and  sorrows  known; 


HYVGCn\TY.  340 

And  with  an  humble  hope 

Approach  thine  awful  throne0, 
Tho'  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I'll  not  despair,  for  who  can  tell  ? 

To  thee,  who  by  a  word 

JVI\  droopicg  soul  canst  cheer, 

And  by  thy  Spirit,  form 

Thy  glorious  image  there  ! 
My  foes  subdue,  ray  fears  dispel, 
I'll  daily  seek,  for  who  can  teil? 

In  danger  or  distress, 

To  thee  alone  I  fly; 

Improie  thy  powerful  help, 

And  at  thy  footstool  lie: 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal. 
And  patient  wait,  for  who  can  tell  ^ 

My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within; 

One  gracious  look  from  thee, 

Will  make  it  all  serene  : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  shall  dwell 
In  endless  flames,  but  who  can  tell?~ 

Curst  unbelief,  begone, 

Ye  doubts,  fly  swift  away : 

God  hath  an  ear  to  hear, 

While  I've  a  heart  to  prayr 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well, 
For  ever  so,  and  who  can  tell? 

349.  S.  M.  Hoskins. 
Hypocrite...  Job  xxvii.  8* 

LET  hypocrites  attend, 
And  view  their  awful  state; 
Consider  well  their  latter  end, 
Before  it  be  too  late. 


359  IMPATIJSW*. 

2  Religion's  form  is  vain, 
While  we  deny  its  pow'r ! 

What  will  the  hypocrite  obtain, 
In  death's  tremendous  hour? 

3  1ST  ow  he  may  credit  gain, 
And  in  his  affluence  roll ; 

But.  all  his  profit  will  be  pain, 
When  God  shall  take  his  soul. 

4  Then  O  what  dread  sirnprize, 
What  horror  and  dismay. 

When  death  shall  open  wide  his  eyes. 
And  tear  his  mask  away  ! 

5  Lord,  search  and  know  my  heart, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 

And  bid  hypocrisy  depart, 

And  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

350.    C.  M.    Crudni. 

Impatient  for  Death.  ...J?s  better  for  me  to  die  than  U 

Ztitf....Jonah  iv.  8. 

1  WHY  thu6  impatient  to  be  gone  ? 

Such  wishes  breathe  no  more — 
Let  him,  who  lock'd  thy  spirit  in, 
WThen  meet,  unbolt  the  door. 

2  Why  wouldst  thou  snatch  the  victor's  palm* 

Before  the  conquest's  won  ? 
Or  wish  to  seize  th'  immortal  prize, 
Ere  yet  the  race  is  run. 

3  Inglorious  wish  to  haste  away 

And  leave  thy  work  undone  1 
To  serve  thy  Lord  will  please  no  less, 
Than  praising  round  the  throne. 

4  While  thou  art  standing  in  the  fields 

For  bliss  thou'lt  riper  grow; 


INCONSTANCY.  351    35£ 

Then  wait  the  Lord's  appointed  time, 
Till  he  shall  bid  thee  go. 
351.    L.  M.     Harrington. 
In  con  stem  cy  la  me  ate  d. 
DEAR  Jesus,  when,  when  shall  it  be 
That  I  do  moie  shall  break  with  thee  ? 
"When  will  this  war  of  passiou  cease, 
And  I  enjoy  a  lasting  peace  ? 

Here  1  repent,  and  sin  strain, 
Sometimes  revive,  sometimes  am  slain; 
Slain  with  the  same  uriappy  dart, 
Which  O,  too  often  wounds  my  heart. 

Wheu,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be 
That  F  shall  find  my  all  in  thee — 
The  fulness  of  thy  promise  prove, 
And  feast  on  thine  eternal  love  ?    • 

352.  S.  M.    Newton. 
Inconstancy  lamented... .Rom.  vii.  19* 

I  WOULD,  but  cannot  sing, 

I  would,  but  cannot  pray  ; 
For  satan  meets  me  when  I  try> 

And  frights  my  soul  away. 

I  would,  but  can't  repent, 

Tho'  I  endeavour  oft; 
This  stony  heart  can  ne'er  relent, 

Till  Jesus  makes  it  soft. 

I  would,  but  cannot  love, 

Tho'  woo\i  by  love  divine; 
X\o  arguments  have  pow'r  to  move 

A  soul  so  base  as  mine. 

I  would,  but  cannot  rest, 

In  God's  most  holy  will; 
I  know  what  he  appoints  is  best, 

Yet  murmur  at  it  still. 


353  INFANT. 

5  O  could  I  but  believe ! 
Then  all  would  easy  be  ; 

I  would  but  caunot-^(Lord  relieve ;) 
My  help  must  come  from  thee! 

6  But  if  indeed  I  would, 
Tho'  I  can  nothing-  do; 

Tet  the  desire  is  souiejhing  good, 
For  which  my  prafce  is  due. 

7  By  nature  prone  to  ill, 
li;'  thine  appointed  hour; 

I  was  as  de  lituie  of  will, 
As  now  1  aru  of  pow'r. 

S       Wilt  thou  noi  crowu  at  length, 
The  work  th  u  hast  begun  ? 
And  with  a  will  afford  me  strength 
In  all  thy  ways  to  run  ? 

353.    CM.     L . 

Infant's  Praise. 

1  ALMIGHTY  God,  while  earth  and  heave* 

Thy  pow'r  and  skill  proclaim  ; 
"Wilt  thou  permit  a  child  to  sing 
The  honors  of  thy  name  ? 

2  Shall  mortals  aim  at  themes  so  greats 

Or  raise  their  notes  so  high, 
When  seraphs  low  benea  h  thy  feet. 
In  self  abasement  lie? 

3  Tho'  Gabriel  tunes  immortal  lyre8, 

To  swett  seraphic  la)  s; 
Th'  Eternal  hears  when  infant  tongues 
Attempt  to  lift  his  praise. 

4  The  early  dawn  of  op'ning  life, 

Ha*  prov'd  thy  guardian  care; 
JNTor  shall  1  less  thro'  future  years. 
Thy  grace  and  goodness  share* 


INVITATION.  o54    356 

9  Behold  I  give  myself  to  thee,* 
And  in  thy  name  confide ;  ' 
Most  gracious  God,  O  deten  to  be 
My  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 

354.  L.  M.    B . 

Come  and  see.. ..John  i.  40. 

1  JESUS,  dear  name,  how  sweet  it  sounds! 
Replete  with  balm  for  a!l  my  wounds! 
His  word  declares  his  grace  is  free, 
Come,  needy  sinner,  come  and  see. 

2  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  hijjh, 
Came  to  our  word  to  bleed  and  die  :  • 
Jesus,  the  God,  hur.g  on  a  tree  : 
Come,  thoughtless  sinner,  come  and  see. 

3  Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding,  heart. 
Till  death  had  done  its  dreadful  part : 
Yet  his  dear  love  still  burns  to  thee; 
Come,  trembling  sinner,  come  and  see. 

4  His  blood  will  cleanse  the  foulest  stain. 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean ; 

His  fountain  open  stands  for  thee ; 
Come,  guilty  sinner,  come  aud  see. 

5  The  garments  of  his  shining  grace, 
Hi?  glorious  robe  of  righteousness  ; 
In  this  array  thou  bright  shalt  be ; 
Come,  naked  sinner,  come  and  see. 

i  No  tongue  can  tell  what  glories  shine 
In  our  Immanuel,  all  divine; 

0  that  in  sweetest  melody 

Each  heart  may  sing,  ti  He  dy 'd  for  me/5 

355.  L.  M,    Smith. 

1  will  in  no  wise  cast  out....  John  vi.  37. 

]  HARK!  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear,    ' 
Come,  trembling  sou],  dispel  thy  fear : 


356  INVITATION. 

He  saitb,  and  who  his  word  can  doubt, 
He  will  id  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

2  Doth  satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away  ? 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view, 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue  ? 

If  black  as  hell  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

4  The  Publican  and  dying  Thief 
Apply'd  to  Christ,  and  found  relief; 
ISTor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt ; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out ! 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to-day; 
His  mercy  try,  nor  longer  doubt; 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out! 

[G  '  Lord,  at  thy  call  behold  I  come, 
A  guilty  soul,  lost  and  undone; 
On  thy  rich  blood  I  now  rely; 
O  pass  my  vile  transgressions  by.'] 

356.  CM.  Humphreys, 
lnvitat ion.. ..Isaiah  lx.  8. ...John  vi.  37. 

1  COME,  guilty  souls  and  flee  away, 

Like  doves  to  Jestfs  wounds; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospt  1-day, 
Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  God  lov'd  the  church,  and  gave  his  Son, 

To  drink  the  cup  of  wrath  ; 
And  Jesus  says  he'll  cast  out  none, 
Who  come  to  him  by  faith. 


INVITATION.  357    358 

357.     C.  M.     Medley. 

Whosoever  will,  let  him  come, .Rev.  xxii.  17, 

1  O   WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 

Ave  in  the  gospel  found  ! 
Suited  to  ev'ry  sinner's  case, 
Who  know  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls, 

Are  freely  welcome  here; 
Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls, 
Abundant,  free,  and  clear. 

3  Come  then,  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  ev'ry  burdeu  bring ! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring ! 

4  Whoever  will,  (O  gracious  word  !) 

Shall  of  this  stream  partake; 
Come  thirsty  souls  and  bless  the  Lor«l> 
And  drink  for  Jesu's  sake  I 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too^ 
Aud  drink,  adore,  and  b!ess. 

353.    C.  M.    Doddridge. 
And  yet  there  is  Room.. ..Luke  xiv.  22, 

1  THE  kii,g  of  heaven  his  table  spreads? 

The  dainties  crown  the  board  : 
2s"ot  Paradise  wiih  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endie ss  life  are  ^iven  ; 
Thro'  tlie  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  the  soul  to  heavea, 
Cc 


5a.9  INVITATION. 

3  Ye  hungry  poor  that  long  have  stray'd 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats^ 
And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

4  Millions  of  souls  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed,  and  feasted  here; 
And  millions  more  still  on  the  ways 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large. 

That  millions  more  may  come; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world, 

O'erfiil  the  spacious  room. 
3  All  things  are  ready,  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 

And  bless  the  founder's  name. 

359.     C.  M.     Steele. 
And  yet  there  is  Room....Ltuke  xiv.  22. 

1  YE  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bount'ous  store. 
For  ev'ry  humble  guest. 

2  See,  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come! 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms* 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room  ! 
[3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart; 
There  love  and  pity  meet : 
Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 
That  trembles  at  his  feet.] 
[4  In  him  the  Father  rrconcilM, 
Invites  your  souls  to  come : 
The  rebel  shall  be  callVl  a  child, 
And  kindly  welcom'd  home.] 


INVITATION,  36*> 

5  O  ceme,  and  with  his  children  taste 
The  blessings  of  Jjis  love: 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joj  s  above. 
€  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 
Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstacies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 
Are  welcome  still  to  come; 
Ye  longi  ijr  souls,  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room  ! 

3r;o.    S.  M.    Dobetl 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  Time. ...2  Cor.  vi.  2k 

1  NOW  is  th>  accepted  time, 
Now  is  the  day  of  grace  ; 

Now,  sinners,  come  \\  ithout  delays 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Now  is  .thv  accepted  time, 
The  Saviour  calls  to-day; 

To-morro\.  it  ma)  be  too  late, 
Then  why  should  you  delay  ? 

3  Now  is  th"  accepted  time, 

The  gospel  bids  you  come;       * 
And  ev'ry  promise  in  Ms  word 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  Lord,  draw  reluctant  sonls? 

.  And  feast  them  with  thy  love  ; 
Then  atiII  the  angels  clap  their  wings* 
And  bear  the  news  above. 

5  At  length  around  thy  throne 
They  shall  thy  face  behold  ; 

While  thro' eternity  the>  "II  strive 
Their  raptures  to  unfold. 


3&1   362  INVITATION. 

3$1.     7s.     Beck's  Col. 
Compel  them  to  come  in.. ..Luke  xiw  23, 

1  LORD,  how  large  thy  bounties  are. 
Tender,  gracious,  sinner's  friend; 
What  a  feast  dost  thou  prepare, 
And  what  invitations  send  ? 

2  Now  fulfil  thy  great  design, 
Who  didst  first  the  message  bring! 
Ev'ry  heart  to  thee  incline, 

Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

P  Rushing  on  the  downward  road, 
Sinners  no  compulsion  need ; 
Heaven  to  forsake,  aud  God. 
See,  they  run  with  rapid  speed. 

4  Draw  them  back  by  love  divine — 
With  thy  grace  their  spirits  win  ; 
Ev'ry  heart  to  thee  incline ; 
Now  compel  them  to  come  in.] 

5  Thus  their  willing  souls  compel — 
Thus  their  happy  minds  constrain, 
From  the  ways  of  death  and  hell, 
Home  to  God,  and  grace  again. 

$  Stretch  that  conquering  arm  of  thine, 
Once  stretch'd  out  to  b'.eed  for  sin; 
Ev*ry  heart  to  thee  incline, 
Now  compel  them  to  come  in. 

362.     7s.     Dr  Cmrctfs  col. 
Weary  souls  invited  to  Christ. ...Matt.  xi.  23^ 

1  COME,  ye  weary  souls  opprest, 
Find  in  Christ  the  promis'd  rest; 
On  him  all  your  burden's  roll, 

He  can  wound  and  he  make  whole. 

2  Ye  that  dread  the  wrath  of  God, 
Ceme  and  wash  in  Jesu's  bloody 


INVITATION-  33£ 

To  the  Son  of  David  cry, 
Id  his  word  he's  passing  by. 
3  Xaked,  guilty,  poor,  and  bliod^ 
All  your  wants  in  Jesus  find; 
This  the  day  of  mercy  is, 
Now  accept  the  proflferYi  bliss. 

f4  Debtors,  v.  ho  have  nought  to  pay, 
Come  to  Jesus,  haste  away; 
All  your  sins  on  him  were  "laid. 
All  your  d^ebts  the  Surety  paid, 

5  It  is  fiuishM,  io !  he  cries, 

Ere  o;j  yonder  cxoss  he  dies; 
,     O  believe  the  record  true, 

Jesus  dy'd  for  such  as  you.] 
363.     9.  7.     Anau 
Weary  Souls  invited  to  Christ. ...Matt.  xi.  28. 
HARK!  hark,  whstt  sounds  are  these  to  pleasing! 

Sinners,  wipe  the  falling  tear : 
"lis  love  divine,  and  never  ceasing, 

Flows  from  Jesus  to  die  ear. 

>  li  Come  unto  me  all  ye  lhat  labor; 

'•Sinner?,  heavy  laden  come/' 
IScne  are  more  welcome  to  the  Saviour, 
Than  the  wretched  and  undone. 

>  Let  not  the  weight  of  sin  distress  you, 

Cease  to  heave  the  plaintive  sigh  ; 
A  hearty  welcome  now  awaks  jou; 
Come,  and  you  shall  never  die. 
i  '•  Come,  ye  sinners,  come  and  worrier, 
How  such  mercy  yen  will-stood  ; 
Parch 'd  with  thirst,  and  starved  \>uh  hunger, 
Satiate  your  souls  with  good.1 
3  If  by  sin  and  sore  temptation, 

Heavy  laden  and  opptest,  cc2 


3Ci  365  rNriTAT?oN. 

Behold  the  gracious  invitation,. 
Gome  and  I  will  give  you  rest 

PARI  SECOND. 

6  No  longer  let  the  tempter  keep  yon 

Fast  in  chains  of  unbelief; 
Tho1  late  in  life,  the  Moid  assures  yo*jr» 
Christ  could  save  the  dying  Thief, 

7  Mary  Magdalen  too  can  witness, 

To  the  mercy  she  received : 
Then  doubt  no  longer  of  your  fitness — - 
Saul,  of  sinners  chief,  believ'd. 

8  Ho!  all  ye  sinners,  heavy  laden, 

Fly  10  Christ,  the  Saviours  breast; 
Receive  the  pressing  invitation, 
Come,  and  I  will  give  you  rest, 

S64.     II2tIi.    Hammond. 
Christ's  Blood  cleans eth  from  all  Sin.. .A  John  i. 

1  HO !  ail  ye  trembling  sinners,  hear 

The  pard'ning  voice  of  Christ,  and  live  ; 
With  humble  confidence  draw  near; 

Jesus  commands  you  to  believe: 
Believe,  and  all  your  sins  are  gone — 
Believe,  and  heaven  is  all  your  own. 

2  If  all  the  sins  that  meu  have  done 

In  will,  in  word,  in  thought,  in  c]ev<\. 
Since  worlds  were  made,  or  time  begun* 

Were  laid  on  one  poor  sinner's  head; 
The  stream  of  Jesu's  precious  blood, 
At  once  could  cleanse  the  dreadful  load. 

305.     143th.     Phippard. 

God  reasoning  with  Men... .Isaiah  i.  IB. 

1        YE  sift-sicl;  souls  draw  near, 
Aiid  banquet  with  your  King, 


INVITATION.  305 

His  royal  bounty  share, 

And  loud  hosannas  sing  : 
Here  mercy  reigos,  here  peace  abounds, 
Here's  blood  to  heal  yourdreadful  wounds. 

Here's  clothing  for  the  poor; 

Here's  comfort  for  the  weak  : 

Here's  strength  for  tempted  souls, 

And  cordials  for  the  sick — 
Here's  all  a  soul  can  want  or  need. 
Laid  up  in  Christ,  the  living  hear1 

But  may  a  soul  like  mine, 

All  stainVl  with  guilt  mid  blood, 

Approach  the  throne  of  grace, 

Aud  converse  bold  with  God  ? 
Yes!  Jesus  calls ; — come,  sinners,  come^ 
In  mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

He's  on  a  throne  of  srace, 

And  wails  to  answer  pray'r: 

What  tho'  thy  sin  and  guilt 

Like  crimson  doth  appear, 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  thy  woes. 

O  wond'rous  love  and  grace — 

Did  Jesus  die  for  me  ? 

Were  all  my  num'rous  debts 

Discharged  on  Calvary  ? 
Yes,  Jesus  dy'd — the  work  is  done — 
He  did  for  all  my  sins  atone. 

On  earth  I'll  sing  his  love — 

In  heaven  I  too  shall  join 

The  ransom'd  of  the  Lord, 

In  accents  all  divine; 
And  see  my  Saviour,  face  to  face* 
And  ever  dwell  in  Ids  embrace, 


368    869  JACOB'S  PKAYER...JEStrS. 

308.    7s.    Netvtcn. 
Jacob\s  wrestling  with  God.. ..Geu.  xxxii.  26. 

1  LORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go> 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me,  who  I  am  ? 

Ah!  my  Lord,  thou  know't  my  name- 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea, 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee! 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  bl?  nelly  bold  ; 

Scorrj  thy  grace... thy  po\vvr  defy — 
Til  at  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy-seat  by  pray'rs 
Mercy  heard  and  set  him  free, 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  past  since  then„ 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ;. 
Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thour* 

6  Thou  hast  help-d  in  ev  vy  need — 
Tins  emboldens  me  to  plead  ; 
After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  !a>-t  ? 

7  JNo— I  must  maintain  my  hold— 
'Tis  thy  goodness  makes  me  bold  ;/ 
I  can  no  denial  takr, 

When  I  plead  for  Jesu's  sake. 
300.    C.  M.    Steele. 
Jesus....¥\)\\  ii.  l'o. 
I  JESUS!  in  thy  transporting  name, 
What  blissful  glories  rise ! 


jesus,  37G 

Jesus  !...the  angels'  sweetest  theme — - 
The  wrouder  of  ihe  skies. 
:2  Well  might  the  skies  with  wonder  view 
A  love  so  strange  as  thine  ! 
Xo  thought  lI*  angf-ls  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine] 

^  Jesus!  and  didst  thou  leave  the  sky 
For  miseries  and  woes  ? 
And  didst  thou  bleed,  and  5:roan  and  die, 
For  vile,  rebellious  foes  ? 

4  Victorious  love  !  can  language  tell 

The  wonders  of  thy  pow'r, 
Which  conquer'd  all  the  force  of  hell, 
In  that  tremendous  hour  ? 

5  What  glad  return  can  I  impart 

For  Favors  so  divine? 
O  t?ke  my  heart— this  worthless  heart, 
Acd  make  it  only  thine. 

370.    1 12th.    Matlock's  col. 
Jesus.. .. Phil.  ii.  10. 

1  JESUS,  sweet  name— no  name  so  dear; 
2s  o  beauty  can  with  him  compare  : 
Chief  of  ten  thousand  is  my  Lord; 
Thou  art  the  all  creating  word : 

Thou  art  alive;  sweet  words  to  tell : 
Thou  hast  the  ke)s  of  death  and  hell. 

2  Soon  shall  I  reach  my  heavenly  home, 
Within  the  JSew  Jerusalem  ; 

And  shout  free  s^race  with  those  above, 
And  view  my  Jesus  whom  I  love  : 
Thfre  sins:,  and  praise,  and  with  him  be, 
To  spend  a  long  eternity, 


371  372  iriws. 

371.     S.  M.     Bristol  col. 
Gentiles  praying  for  the  Jews..  ..Rom.  x.  K 

1  LORD,  send  thy  servants  forth, 
To  call  the  Hebrews  home, 

From  east  and  west,  from  south  and  norths 
Let  all  the  wand'rers  come. 

2  Where'er  in  lands  uoknowu 
The  fugitives  remain, 

Bid  ev'ry  creature  help  them  on. 
Thy  holy  mount  to  gain. 

[3      By  preaching;  of  thy  word, 

May  they  be  brought  to  hear, 
That  the  Messiah,  Christ  the  Lord, 
Did  ones  on  earth  appear. 

4  Open  their  hearts,  and  bring 
Them  humbly  for  to  own 

That  he's  their  Lord,  their  God  and  King-- 
The  true  anointed  one.] 

5  With  Israel's  myriads  scal'd, 
Let  all  the  nations  meet, 

And  show  the  mystery  fulfilTA- 
The  family  complete. 

372.    H2tlr.    Wesley. 
Qentiles  praying  for  the  Jens.. .Horn.  xi.  1  ..25-25. .27 

1  FATHER  of  faithful  Abrah'ro,  hear 

Our  earnest  suit  for  Abrah'm's  seed! 
Justly  they  claim  the  softest  pray'r 

From  us  adopted  m  their  stead, 
"Who  mercy  thro'  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gaift. 

2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  seatter'd  wider 

Thro'  ev'ry  nation  under  heavou  : 
Blaspheming  him  they  crucify  M, 
UnsavM,  unpityV]  wiforgiv'o  . 


JOURNEY,  373 

Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load, 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  curs'd  of  God. 

3  Bat  hast  thou  finally  forsook, 

For  ever  cast  thine  own  away  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murd'rers  look 

On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  weep  and  pray  ? 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thy  word  is  past— 
"All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last.". 

4  Come,  then,  thou  great  deliy'rer,  come; 

The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove; 
Bring  all  thy  ancient  people  home, 

And  crown  them  with  eternal  love  : 
The  world  shall  their  reception  view^ 
And  shout  to  God  the  glory  due. 

373.    G.  M.     Eyland. 
Journey  io  Heaven. ...Gen.  xxiv.  58. 

IN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 

My  journey  Til  pursue  : 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much-Iov'd  saints, 

For  I  must  go  with  you. 
2  Thro'  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead, 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes ; 
Hinder  me  not  shall  be  my  cry, 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

r3  "  Stay,"  says  the  world,  <;  and  taste  awhile 
u  My  ev'ry  pleasant  sweet;" 
Hinder  me  not,  my  soul  replies, 
Because  the  way  is  great. 
4  t:  Stay,"  satau,  my  old  master,  cries, 
"Or  force  shall  thee  detain;" 
Hinder  me  not,  I  will  be  gone— 
My  God  hath  broke  ±y  chain.] 
Dd 


&74  sot. 

5  Thro'  duty  and  thro'  trials  too> 

I'll  go  at  his  command  ; 
Hiuder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuers  land. 

6  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be — 
Hinder  me  Dot... .come  welcome  death.... 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

374.    L.  M.    Medley. 
He  hath  done  ail  things  w;r//....Mark  vii.  37* 

1  Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise. 

To  my  dear  Lord , my  voice  I'll  raise; 
With  all  his  saints  I'll  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

2  All  worlds  his  glorious  pow'r  confess; 
His  wisdom  all  his  works  express: 
But  O  his  love,  what  tongue  can  tell  I 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

3  How  sov'reign,  wonderful  and  free 
Has  been  his  love  to  sinful  me ! 

He  pluck'd  me  as  a  brand  from  hell; 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

4  I  spurn'd  his  grace — I  broke  his  laws5 
And  yet  he  undertook  my  cause ; 

To  save  me  tho'  I  did  rebel  : 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

5  And  since  my  soul  has  known  his  love, 
What  mercies  has  he  made  me  prove! 
Mercies  which  do  all  praise  excel, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  When'er  my  Saviour  and  my  God 
Has  on  me  laid  his  gentle  rod, 

I  know,  in  all  that  has  befel, 

My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 


3TUDGMFNT.  f 

7   Tho1  ert  a  /Try.  flaming  dart 
The  tempter  levels  at  my  heart; 
With  this  i  all  his  rage  repel — 
1,1-,  J    u       ;h  done  all  things  well. 

sometimes  m)  Lord  his  lace  does  hkle; 
To  make  me  rra.  or  kill  my  pride; 
Tel  then  it  on  my  mi. id  does  dwell 
h  done  ah  things  well.] 
9  Soon  shall  I  vale  of  death, 

[lis  arm?  shall  lose  my  breath  ; 
Yet  i hen  my  happy  soul  shall  tell, 
Mj  Jesus  hath  done  ail  things  well. 

30  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  rise^ 
And  join  the  anthems  of  the  skies, 
Above  the  rest  this  note  shall  swell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 
375.    L.M.    Davits. 
Judgment.. .Isaiah  xxiv.  1C— 

1  HOW  peat,  how  terrible  that  God, 
Who  shakes  creation  with  his  nod! 

He  frowns,  and  earth's  Lake, 

I  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break. 

2  See  now  the  glorious,  dreadful  day, 

:s  lh'  enormous  load  away! 
ocean,  earth,  all  nature?s  frame, 
Sink  in  one  universal  flame ! 

3  Where  now.  Owl  II  sinners  seek 
For  shelter  in  the  ge  i*ral  wreck  ? 
Shall  falling  rocks  be  o'er  them  thrown? 
See  recks,  like  snow,  dissolving  down! 

4  Tn  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry; 
Id  lakes  of  liquid  fire  they  lie; 
There  on  the  flaming  billows  tost, 
For  ever,  O,  for  ever  lost ! 


JUDGMENT. 

5  But  saints,  undaunted  and  serene, 
Your  eyes  shall  view  the  dreadful  §0en< 
Your  saviour  lives,  the  worlds  expire, 
And  earth  and  skies  dissolve  in  fire. 

6  Jesus  the  helpless  sinner's  friend, 
To  thee  my  all  I  dare  commend; 
Thou  canst  preserve  my  feeble  soul, 
When  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

376.  L.  M.  Needham. 
Books  opened. ..Eev.  xx.  12. 

1  METHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come, 
Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  ev'ry  tomb. 
And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground. 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
Aw'd  by  the  Judge's  high  command ; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust> 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

[3  In  vain  the  wicked  strive  to  shun 
The  Judge's  quick  and  piercing  eye; 
In  vain  to  hills  and  mountains  run, 
And  to  the  rocks  for  shelter  cry.] 

4  Behold  the  awful  books  display'd, 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men! 
Each  word  and  deed  now  public  made 
Written  by  heaven's  unerring  pen. 

5  To  ev'ry  soul  the  books  assign 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward; 
Sinners  in  vain  lament  and  pine ; 
3No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard 

G  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold, 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve;; 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll*d.> 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 


JUDGMENT,  ^'30 

377.  CM.    Uiiwin.  £ 

Judgment..:!  Pet.  iii.  11,  12. 

1  METIIINKS  I  hear  th'  archangel  sound 

The  solemn  trump  aloud, 
And  call  the  tribes  on  earthly  ground, 
To  meet  their  sov'reign  God. 

2  He  comes  !  he  comes !  a  cloud's  his  throne, 

And  garbs  majestic  wear; 
Ten  thousand  his  great  God  head  own. 
And  shout  it  through  the  air. 

3  The  sun  observes  his  sov'reign  nod, 

And  hides  his  evTy  ray. 
While  all  the  stars  acknowledge  God, 
And  give  the  judgment  way. 

4  The  bursting  tombs  give  up  their  dead, 

Nor  keep  them  longer  bound ; 
While  flaming  (lie  around  doth  spread, 
And  thunders  shake  the  ground. 

5  The  diff'rent  tribes  of  heaven  and  I: 

And  seas  and  worlds  abroad — 
A  number  v.hich  no  tongue  can  tell 
Appear  before  their  God. 
5  On  earth  by  various  names  they  went; 

My  soul,  what  sects  they  were; 
'  But  now  the  sinner  and  the  saint 
Are  all  the  uames  they  bear. 

078.    8.8.6.    OvingtorCs  scl 
Longing  for  a  place  at  God's  right  kand..*2  Thcs.  i.  1 0, 

1  WHEN  thou  my  righteous  Judge  shalt  come 
To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand  ? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 

Be  found  at  thy  right  hand  ?  v  d  2 


JUDGMENT. 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Tho1  vilest  of  them  all: 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought  ? 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call  ? 

3  Dear  Lord,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace — 
Be  thou  my  only  hiding  place, 

Id  this  th*  accepted  day  ; 
Thy  pard'ning  voice.  O  let  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear, 

Nor  let  me  fall,  i  pray. 

4  Among  thy  saints  let  me  be  found, 
Whene'er  th'  archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face; 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  I'll  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring 

With  shouts  of  sov'reigu  grace. 

379.    148th.    Wesley. 
Midnight  Cry.*.. Matt.  xxv.  6. 

1  YE  virgin  souls  arise, 
With  all  the  dead  awake; 
Unto  salvation  wise, 

Oil  in  your  vessels  take; 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  your  heavenly  bridegroom  nigh 

2  He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 
The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  takes  to  glory  all 
Who  meet  for  glory  are; 

Make  ready  for  your  free  reward ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord, 

3  Go,  meet  him  in  the  sky, 
Your  everlasting  friend ; 


JUDGMENT.  330 

Your  head  to  glorify, 

Wiih  ail  his  saints  ascend  ; 
Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace. 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  lace. 
4       Ye  saints,  rejoice  in  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown. 

When  you  shall  be  caught  up, 

To  stand  before  his  throne — 
CaiTd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast, 
And  lean  on  your  ImraaQuel's  brtast. 

380.    3.  7.  4.    Stratcer. 
Judgment....MRit.  xxiv.  32...XXV.  31—46. 

1  LO,  he  comes,  the  King  of  glory, 

With  his  chosen  tribes  to  reign : 
Countless  hosts  of  saiuts  and  angels 

Swell  the  mighty  conqu'ror's  train : 
Now  in  triumph, 
Sin  and  death  are  captive  led. 

2  See  the  rocks  and  mountains  rending, 

All  the  nations  fill'd  with  dr*  ad  : 
Hark  !  the  trump  of  God  proclaiming 

Thro'  the  mansions  of  the  dead, 
<;  Come  to  judgment," 
Stand  before  the  Son  of  Man. 

f3  c  Now  behold  the  dead  awaking : 
Great  and  small  before  hjta  stand: 
Not  one  soul  forgot  or  missing, 

None  his  orders  countermand : 
All  stand  waiting 
For  their  last  decisive  deem.5] 
i  Hear  the  chief  among  ten  thousand, 
Thus  address  his  (  w  : 

Ci  Come,  ye  blessed  of  my  Father, 
T leaven  is  prepar'd  for  jrc 


381  JUDGMENT. 

"I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty,  I  was  naked, 
"  And  ye  minister'd  to  me." 
5  But  how  awful  is  the  sentence, 

"Go  from  me,  ye  cursed  race, 
«  To  that  place  of  endless  torment, 

"Never  more  to  see  my  face : 
« I  was  hungry,  I  was  thirsty,  I  was  naked? 
"  Ye  to  me  no  mercy  show'd." 

[6  Now  awake,  ye  slumbring  virgins, 

Trim  your  lamps,  the  bridegroom's  near ; 
Let  your  loins  with  truth  be  girded, 

Signs  proclaim  he'll  soon  appear : 
Mark  the  fig-tree, 
Budding  shows  the  summer's  near.] 
7  Jesus,  save  a  trembling  sinner, 

While  thy  wrath  o'er  sinners  roll : 
In  this  gen'ral  wreck  of  nature, 

Be  the  refuge  of  my  soul : 
Jesus,  save  me,  Jesus  save  me,  when  the  lightnings 
Blaze  around  from  pole  to  pole. 

331.   8.  7.  4.  Swain. 
Judgment....J\iAe  14,  15* 

1  LO,  he  comes,  array Td  in  veng'ance, 

Riding  down  the  heavenly  road  ; 
Floods  of  fury  roll  before  him— 

Who  can  meet  an  angry  God  ? 
Tremble,  sinners, 
Who  can  stand  before  his  rod  ? 

2  Lo,  he  comes  in  glory  shining : 

Saints,  arise  and  meet  your  king! 
Glorious  captain  of  salvation, 

Welcome,  welcome,  hear  them  sing! 
Shouts  of  triumph 
Make  the  heavens  with  echoes  ring! 


JUDGMENT. 

Now  despisers,  look  and  wonder: 
Hear  the  dreadful  sour.d  depart, 

Rattling  like  a  peal  of  thunder* 
Thro'  each  guilty  rebel's  heart! 

Lost  for  ever, 

Hope  and  sinners  here  must  part ! 

Still  they  hear  the  awful  sentence, 

Hell  resounds  the  dreadful  roar; 
While  their  heart  strings  twine  with  ang 

Trembling  on  the  burning  shore! 
Jus*  it— 

Down  (hey  sink  to  rise  no  more! 
How  they  Ufa  horror  Flawing 

Helfa  deep  caverns  op 
Guilty  thoughts,  like  ghosts  purstii 

Plunge  a  the  roil:  . 

Now  consider, 

Ye  who  scorn  the  Lamb  that  <}y\d  I] 
i  Hark!  ten  thousand  harps' tesoundi 

Form'd  in  bright  and  grand  array  : 
See  the  glorious  armies  rising, 

While  their  captai  ay  ! 

Heaven  before  them 
Opens  an  eternal  day  ] 

382.    3.  7.  4.  Nervton. 
Judgment.. .. Rev.  i.  T...vi.  14. 

DAY  of  judgment,  day  of  wonders! 

Hark!  the  trumpet's  awful  sound; 
Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 

Shakes  the  vast  creation  round  ! 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 
See  the  Judge,  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  ia  majesty  divi 


2&3  JUDGMENT. 

You,  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say,  "  this  God  is  mine  !*5 
Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine  ! 

3  At  his  call  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea: 
AH  the  pow'rs  of  nature,  shaken 

By  his  looks  prepare  to  flee: 
Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee? 

4  Horrors  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  heai  your  condemnation, 

"  Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart ! 
H  Thou  with  satan 
"  And  his  angels  have  thy  part !" 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd  and  served  the  Lord  below; 
He  will  say,  "Come  near,  ye  blessed, 

"  See  the  kingdom  I  bestow  : 
"You,  for  ever, 
"Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise; 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 

Sighs  shall  then  be  cliang'd  to  praise: 
We.  shall  triumph. 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze ! 

4 

383.   10s.    S . 

The  happrj  Meeting  of  Body  and  Soul....Uev.  x.  5.  i 
1  SWIFT  from  the  heavens  a  mighty  an^el  flies, 
And  bears  his  dread  commission  from  the  skies, 
His  sacred  orders  sound  from  shore  to  shore; 
Jehovah  swears  that  time  shall  be  no  more  J 


JUSTIFICATION.  3S4 

2  The  solemn  trumpet  wakes  the  countless  dead, 
And  trembling  mortals  leave  their  clay-cold  bed, 
Lo  !  from  before  the  dazzling  throne  of  God, 
Celestial  forms  come  down  th'  ethereal  road; 

3  Each  radiant  form  assumes  its  native  mate, 
And  looks  and  wonders  at  its  glorious  state; 
"  Is  this  the  feeble  frame  1  left  behind  2 

"  So  beauteous  now  !"  exclaims  the  raptur'd  mind  : 

4  <c  Before  opprest  with  sickness  and  with  pain-; 
"Now  life  immortal  runs  in  cv'ry  vein  : 

"  Are  these  the  feet,  which,  often,  tir'd  and  slow, 
"  Crept  trembling  on  to  join  the  church  below  ? 

5  i%  Are  these  the  hands  I  us'd  to  spread  abroad, 
<•  In  humble  acts  of  pray'r  and  praise  to  God  ? 

<c  What  briny  drops  once  trickled  down  this  lace, 
"Which  heavenly  smiles  adorn,  and  ev'ry  grace! 

(}  "  Eternal  scenes  pour  on  my  ravish'd  sight, 
"  Now  so  much  stren^ihen'd  for  the  vast  delight ! 
u  No  more  disease  shall  dart  with  fata!  aim 
*  His  deadly  venom  thro'  my  sickh  frame: 

7  ';  No  more  this  body  shall  distress  my  souk... 
"  Impede  her  flight... .her  noblest  pow'rs  coutroul ; 
c;  The  dark,  mysterious  path  that  once  I  trod, 
':  Now  now  I  see,  it  was  the  way  to  God  ! 

3  "  Join,  all  ye  heavenly  hosts,  your  anthems  raise. 
"  Nor  let  one  tongue  be  mute  from  songs  of  praise  f1 
Instant  the  tuneful  choir,  in  sounding  strains, 
Pour  their  melodious  notes  o'er  all  the  plains, 
S84.    L.  M.    Swain. 
Justification  by  Faith..., Gal  ii-  18. 

1  SINNERS,  away  from  Sinai  fly; 
To  Catv'ry's  bloody  scene  repair; 
Behold  of  glory  die, 


KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 

2  Search  into  ev'ry  open  wound, 

Trace  the  sharp  scourge,  the  nails,  the  spear: 
And  full  salvation  will  be  found, 
In  golden  letters  writteu  there. 

3  No  works  of  man  to  raise  the  sum, 
Or  pay  the  ransom,  must  be  brought; 
Helpless  and  poor  to  Jesus  come, 
Nor  strive  to  bring  a  perfect  thought. 

4  Your  faith,  your  hope  and  righteousness, 
Are  treasur'd  up  in  him  alone; 

Your  rich  supplies  of  grace  and  peace 
Spring  from  the  works  your  Lord  has  done- 

5  Hell  opens  her  ten  thousand  graves, 
To  swallow  those  that  die  in  sin ; 
But  all  the  great  immanuei  saves, 
Heaven's  open  gates  shall  welcome  in. 

6  There  shall  the  blood- bought  armies  go, 
That  trust  the  great  Redeemer  here; 
The  plant  that  buds  with  grace  below, 
Shall  ripen  into  glory  there. 

385.   L.  M.    Hill 
Kingdom  of  Christ.. ..Psalm  xlv.  3 — 5. 

1  WHEN  Jesus  first,  at  heavens  command. 
Descended  from  his  azure  throne, 
Attending  angels  join'd  his  praise, 

Who  claim'd  the  kingdom  for  his  own, 
[Hail,  Immanuei!  Immanuei  we'll  adoi 
And  sound  his  fame  from  shore  to  shore.] 

2  Girt  with  Omnipotence  and  grace, 
The  pow'rs  of  darkness  trembling  st o 
To  hear  the  dire  decree,  and  feci 
The  vengeance  of  the  mighty  God. 

3  Not  with  the  sword  that  warriors  we 
,But  with  a  sceptre  dipt  in  blood, 


KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 

He  bends  the  cations  to  obey. 
And  rules  them  by  the  love  of  God. 
4  Ride  on,  and  prosper.  King  of  king?, 
Till  all  the  pow'rs  of  heli  resign 
Their  dreadful  trophies  at  thy  kct, 
And  eodless  glory  shall  be  thine. 
386.    143th.     Scott. 
Eingdoin  of  Christ. ...Psalm  cs 

1  ALL  hail,  incarnate  God  ! 
The  wond'rous  things  foretold 
Of  thee,  in  sacred  writ, 
With  joy  our  eyes  behold : 

Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear. 
And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee  the  hoary  head* 
Its  silver  honor  pays; 

To  thee  the  blooming  youth' 

Devotes  Ids  brightest  days  . 
And  ev'ry  age  their  tribute  bring, 
And  bow  to  thee,  all  conquring  King, 

3  O  haste,  victorious  Prince, 
That  glorious,  happy  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 
Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway  : 

O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 
And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  h\ 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Eternal  be  thy  reign ; 
Beheld  the  nations  sue 

To  wear  thy  gentle  chain  : 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  for  ever  sure. 

•  Composed  on  ?eeirt%  an  aged  saint  m  ■ 
union  toget '   • . 


387  KINGDOM  OF  CHRIST. 

387.    148th.     Bristol  col 
Kingdom  of  Christ. 
1       REJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 
Among  the  sous  of  men  : 
He  bicaks  the  pris'ner's  chains. 
And  makes  them  free  again  : 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes,  his  cause  goes  on. 
[2       The  cause  of  righteousness, 
And  truth  and  holy  peace, 
Design'd  our  world  to  bless, 
Shall  spread  and  never  cease : 
Gentile  and  Jew  their  souls  shall  bow, 
Allegiance  due,  with  rapture  vow.] 

3  The  baffled  prince  of  hell 
In  vain  new  projects  tries, 
The  gospel  to  repel, 

By  cruelty  and  lies  : 
Th5  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain ; 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slaii 

4  Pie  dyVl,  but  soon  arose 
Triumphant  o'er  the  grave; 
Arid  now  himself  he  shows 
Omnipotent  to  save : 

Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet. 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 

5  All  pow'r  is  in  his  band, 

His  people  to  defend; 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  move  attend  : 
All  heaven  with  smiles  approve  his  < 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws/ 
0       'This  little  seed  from  heaven 

Shall  soon  become  a  tree; 


LADDER.  383    3S9 

This  ever  blessed  ieav'n 
DMFus'd  abroad  miist  be  ; 

Till  Son  shall  come  again, 

It  must  go  on.     Amen,  amen  ! 

£03.   3.  3.  6.  Dyer's  col. 

TXOO  LOCAL  FOR  INSERTION.] 

339.   L.  M.   Neale. 
Jacobns  Ladder. ...Gen.  xxviii.  12,  13. 

•  b  from  his  brother  fled, 
he  reposM  his  weary  head, 
He  saw  in  vision,  with  surprise, 
A  ladder  reaching  to  the  skies. 
cendiog  and  descending  here, 
The  angels  of  the  Lor  !  appear; 
And  from  ihe  top  Jehovah  sp 

thus  in  sweetest  accents  brake  : — 
I  am  ihy  i  thee  I'll  bless, 

i;  Ai  ev'ry  place; 

44  By  night  and  day  I  will  defend, 
'-'•  Ai  a  constant  friend/5 

4   Wfi  1 1  this  mysti :  ice 

A  "  tee ; 

ill  blessings  are  bestow'd, 
Id  him  we  find  access  to  God. 

[5  '■  By  faith  we  see  the  angel  band 

Descend  and  rise  at  God's  command; 

To  bless  the  children  of  his  g 

In  ev'ry  a^e.  ki  ev'ry  place. 
0  In  ev'ry  strait  his  eyes  are  there, 

To  see  the  grief  that  makes  the  tear; 

Ile'il  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 
1  raise  his  saints  to  bliss  complete.'] 


090    391  LAMB. ..LAMENTATION. 

390.     10s.    Burdens  coL 
Praise  to  the  Lamb.. ..Rev.  v.  12. 

[I   FROM  heaven  the  loud,  tlr  angelic  song  beg an, 
It  shook  the  skies,  and  reachM  astonisfi*d  man; 
By  man  re'echo'd,  it  shall  mount  again, 
Whilbt  fragrant  odours  fill  the  blissful  plain.] 

L.M. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  of  boundless  sway, 
In  earth  or  heaven  the  Lordk)f  all: 
Ye  princes,  rulers,  pov'rs  obey, 
And  low  before  his  footstool  fall. 

3  The  deed  was  done  ;  the  Lamb  was  slain, 
The  groaning  ear  the  burden  bore  : 

He  rose,  he  i;ves:  he  lives  to  reign. 
Nor  time  snail  shake  his  endless  powV 

[4  Wisdom  arid  strength  are  his  alone, 
He  rais'd  the  topsione,  shouting  grace ; 
Honor  has  built  his  lofty  throne, 
And  glory  shines  upon  his  face.] 

5  From  heaven,  from  earth,  loud  bursts  of  praise 
The  mighty  blessings  shall  proclaim: 
Blessings  that  earth  to  glory  raise: 
The  purchase  of  the  wounded  Lamb. 

G  Higher,  still  higher  swell  the  Itrain  : 

Creation's  voice  the  note  prolong: 

The  Lamb  shall  ever,  ever  reign; 

Let  hallelujahs  crown  the  song.     Hal.  Amen. 

191.   L.M.    Fane 

Lamenting  after  the  Lord.. .A  Sam.  vii.  2. 

1   LOOK  from  on  Mgh,  great  God,  and  sec 
Thy  saints  lamenting  alter  thee; 
The  tokens  of  thy  presence  give, 
And  now  thy  gracious  work  revive. 


LAW. 

2  How  did  thy  ancient  people  mourn, 

'  vkh  to  sec  thy  kind  return  ! 
They  cry'd  to  see  en  Mizpeh's  p] 
"  0  let  us  see  thy  face  again.91 

3  We  joia  our  humble  voice  with  theirs, 
And  oiler  up  our  ardent  pray'rsj 
Lord  with  thy  smiles  thy  churches  ble 
And  crown  thy  gospel  with  succ< 

4  Thy  cheering  grace,  O  God,  impart, 
Bind  up  and  heal  the  broken  heart ; 
Our  sins  subdue,  our  souls  restore, 
And  hi  our  foes  prevail  no  more, 

5  I  nee  in  thy  house  afford, 
To  ev'ry  heart  apply  thy  word ; 
That  sinners  may  their  danger  B€ 

i  now  begin  to  live  to  thee. 

392.  L.  31.  Doddridge.. . altered  Injiilcdlc  J 

the  sinner  found  wanting.  ...Dan.  v.  2  7. 

1  RAISE,  thoughtless  sinner !  raise  thine  eye 
Behold  the  judgment  drawing  nigh  : 
Behold  the  balance  is  displayed, 

Where  thou  must  be  exactly  weigh'd. 

2  See,  in  one  scale  God's  holy  law ; 
Mai  hat  force  its  precepts  <1l. 

it  thou  the  awful  test  sustain  ? 
Thy  works  how  light!  thy  thoughts  how  TS 

3  Behold  the  hand  of  God  appears, 
And  writes  in  dreadful  characters, 
c;  Tekel !  thy  soul  is  wanting  found  ; 

i:  With  trembling  hear  the  awful  sound. 

4  c;Let  fear  thy  sin-bound  heart  embrace; 
;:  Let  guilty  shame  o'erspread  thy  face, 

thro1  thy  conscience  roll, 

lUuace  fill  tby  souk  %  e  2 


S3  394  liw. 

5  {i  Oce  only  hope  can  yet  prevail. 

"  Jesus  for  thee  can  turn  the  scale; 
t€  Can  give  thy  guilty  conscience  peace. 
H  And  save  thee  by  his  righteousness." 

6  Dear  gaviour,  now  thy  pow'r  impart ; 
Convince  each  unconvinced  heart; 
And  thy  salvation  let  thera  view, 

In  justice  wrought,  and  mercy  too. 

7  Believing  this  they  shall  emplov 
Their  hearts  and  lips  in  songs  of  joy : 
Nor  e'er  of  wanting  be  afraid, 
When  in  God's  holy  balance 

303.    CM.     E 
Love  to  the  Law  and  to  the  Gospel. 

1  WHEN  from  the  precepts  to  the  cross 

The  humble  sinner  turn?, 
His  brightest  deeds  he  counts  but 
And  o'er  his  vileness  mourns. 

2  God,  on  the  table  of  his  heart, 

Inscribes  his  love  and  fear; 
He  loves  the  law  in  evYy  part, 
But  takes  no  refuge  there. 

3  Thus  gospel,  law,  and  justice  : 

Co.ispire  to  set  him  free  ; 
Jleflect,  my  soul,  admire  and  view. 
What  God  hath  done  for  \l- 

39.1.    CM.    Wal 
Saints  dead  to  the  Law  hy  the  Body  of  ( 
Rotn.  vii.  4 — 0. 
1  SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heirs  of  faith, 
Of  Abrainn\s  chosen  fe< 
The  law  that  sentence!  ath, 

Is  now  lb 


LIBERALITY.  395 

2  Oar  Surety  by  his  cross  lias  broke 
The  law's  condemning  powV, 
For  on  himself  our  sins  he  took, 
And  the  hand  writing  tore. 

BLe  bore  our  sins,  and  set  us  free  ; 

rso  charge  on  us  can  lie  : 
His  blood's  an  all-sufficient  plea, 

Our  souls  to  justify. 

4  By  le^al  works  no  more  we  strive 

To  be  discharg'd  from  guilt  : 
Dead  to  the  law,  to  Christ  we  live, 
Whose  blood  for  us  was  spilt. 

5  Adore  the  Father's  sovereign  love, 

Who  gave  his  only  Son 
Our  curse  and  mis'ry  to  remove, 
I  make  his  mercy  known. 

395.     L.  ML     Griffin's  Set. 

Liberal 'ill/. — Collection.... lis*,  ii.  8. 
)d  silver  are  the  Lord's, 
ev'ry  blessing  earth  aflfoi 
All  come  from  his  propitious  hand, 
And  must  return  at  his  command. 
50  blessings  which  I  now  enjoy, 
1  must  for  Christ  and  souls  employ; 
\x  if  I  use  thern  as  my  own, 
Lord  will  soon  call  in  his  loan> 

ten  I  to  him  in  want  apply, 
er  does  my  suit  deny  ; 
[]  I  then  refuse  to  give, 
ce  I  so  much  from  him  receive? 
i  leave  the  realms  of  day, 

timself  in  humble  clay  ? 
>me  despisYl  and  poor, 
Ich  for  ever  m 


G    397  LIBERALITY. — LIFE, 

5  And  shall  I  wickedly  withhold, 
To  give  my  silver  or  my  gold  ? 
To  aid  a  cause  my  soui  approve  \ 
And  save  the  sinners  Jesus  loves  ? 

0  Expand  my  heart — incline  me  L 
To  give  the  whole  1  can  afford  ; 
That  what  thy  bounty  reoder'd  rr' 
I  may  with  cheerful  hands  resign. 

390.     8.  7.     Francis. 
A  Collection/or  the  Spread  of  the  Gaspt 

1  WITH  my  substance  I  will  honor 

My  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord  ; 
Were  ten  thousand  worlds  my  ma 
All  were  nothing  to  his  word. 

2  While  the  heralds  of  salvation 

His  abounding  grace  proclaim. 
Let  his  friends  of  ev'ry  station, 
Gladly  join  to  spread  his  fame. 

3  May  his  kingdom  be  promoted, 

May  the  world  the  Saviour  kuc 
Be  my  all  to  him  devoted, 

To  my  Lord  my  all  I  owe. 
[4  Praise  the  Saviour,  all  ye  nations, 

Priase  him,  all  ye  hosts  above; 
Shout,  with  joyful  acclamations, 

His  divine,  victorious  love.] 

397.    L.  M.     Anon. 
Life  hid  with  Christ  in  God.. ..Col.  ill.  3, 

1  YE  saints  exult  in  Jesu'fl  name, 
Blake  Jesu's  love  your  darling  theme; 

Sin£  on — you're  in  the  heavenly  . 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  m  Gcd. 

2  'Tis  hid  from  ev'ry  carnal  eye, 
'lis  hid  secure  with  God  en  high  j 


LIFE. 

yood  the  reach  of  earth  or  hell, 
5Tis  hid  with  our  Iramanuel. 

.tan  may  rage,  the  world  annoy, 
But  q  this  life  destroy; 

That's  safely  locg'd  in  Jesu's  breast, 
The  sinner's  refuge,  christian's  rest 

4  The  seeds  of  grace  your  Lord  I 

ce  still  flows ; 
"Till  you.  are  raised  to  his  abode, 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God. 

L.  M.     Hoskins. 
Living  (a  Christ. ...FhiLL  21. 

1  LET  thoughtless  thousands  choose  the  roac: 
That  leads  the  soul  away  from  God; 

This  happiness,  dear  Lord,  be  mine, 
To  live  and  die  entirely  thine. 

2  On  Christ  by  faith  my  soul  would  iivCj 
Fro™  him,  my  life,  my  all  receive ; 
To  him  devote  ray  fleeting  hours, 
Serve  him  alone  with  all  my  pow'rs. 

3  Christ  is  nay  everlasting  all, 
To  bira  I  look,  on  him  I  call; 
He  will  my  ev'ry  want  supply, 
In  time  and  through  eternity. 

4  Soon  will  the  Lord,  my  life,  appear; 
Soon  shall  I  end  my  trials  here ; 
Leave  sin  and  sorrow,  death 

To  live  is  Christ. ...to  die  is  g 

iil  the  saints  in  glory  meet; 
.  walk  through  ev'ry  golden  street. 
And  sing  on  ev'jy  blissful  plain, 
trist,  io  die  is  gain. 


100   LOOKING  TO  CHRIST — LOT*S  WIFE. 

399.     L.  M.     Metllry. 
Look  again.. m.  J omh  n.  4. 

1  SEE  a  poor  sinner,  dearest  Lord, 
Whose  s<  .1,  encouraged  by  thy  word, 
At  mercy's  footstool  would  remain, 
And  there  would  look,  and  look  again, 

2  How  oft,  deceiy'd  by  self  and  pride. 
Has  my  poor  heart  been  turnM  aside, 
And  Jonah-like,  has  fled  from  thee, 
'Till  thou  hast  lookVl  again  on  me. 

3  Ah  !  bring  a  wretched  wanderer  ho;. 
And  to  thy  footstool  let  me  come. 
And  tell  thee  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
Aud  wait,  and  look,  and  look  again. 

4  Do  fears  and  doubts  my  soul  annoy  ? 
I3o  thundering  tempests  drown  thy  joy  ? 
And  canst  thou  not  one  smile  obtain  ? 
Yet  wait,  and  look,  and  look  again. 

5  Take  courage  then,  my  trembling  soul. 
One  look  from  Christ  will  make  thee  whole; 
Trust  thou  in  him,  'tis  not  in  vain, 

But  wait,  and  look,  and  look  again. 

6  That  wish'd-for  period  soon  will  come, 
When  I  shall  reach  my  blissful  home; 
And  when  to  glory  I  attain, 

O  then  I'll  look,  and  look  ag 

400.     lfs.     E . 

Lot's  Wifc....lAi\ic  xvii.  32. 

1  Y  E  careless  professors,  who  rest  on  your  Ices. 
Amidst  your  vain  pleasures,  your  profit  and  ease, 
Now  God  says,  "  arise,  and  escape  for  your  life, 
And  look  not  behind  you— remember  Lot's  wife." 

2  Awake  from  your  slumber,  the  warning  receive; 
'Tis  Jesus  that  warns  you,  the  message  believe  : 


LOVE.  4Cfl. 

While  dangers  are  pending,  escape  for  your  life, 
And  look  not  behind  you — remember  Lot's  wife. 
The  first  bold  apostate  will  tempt  you  to  stray, 
And  tell  you  no  dangers  are  found  in  the  way ; 
He  means  to  deceive  you,  escape  for  your  life, 
And  look  not  behind  you — remember  Lot's  wife. 
How  many  poor  souls  has  the  serpent  beguil'd, 
With  specious  temptations  how  many  defii'd ; 
Then  be  not  deluded,  escape  for  your  life, 
And  look  not  behind  you — remember  Lot's  wife. 

The  ways  of  religion  true  pleasures  afford, 
No  pleasures  can  equal  the  joys  of  the  Lcrd ; 
Forsake  then  the  world,  and  escape  for  your  life, 
And  look  not  behind  you — remember  Lot's  wife. 
But  if  you  determine  the  call  to  refuse, 
And  venture  the  way  of  destruction  to  choose, 
For  hell  you  must  part  with  the  blessings  of  life, 
And  then,  if  not  now,  you'll  remember  Lot's 

401.     CM.     Swavu 
Brotherly  Love..,. Psalm  exxxiii.  I. 

1  HOW  sweet,  how  heavY.ly  is  the  sight, 

When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his  word  ! 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh, 

And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye, 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Free  us  from  envy,  scorn,  and  piidry 

Our  wishes  fix  above ; 
May  each  his  brother's  failings  -hi 
And  shew  a  broth 


/: 


. 


402  403  LOTS. 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  ev'ry  bosom  flow  ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem* 
In  ev'ry  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  goldeu  chain  that  bindc 

The  happy  souls  above  ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heaven  that  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

402.     S.  M.     Bcddome,  altered. 
Christian  Lore.... Gal.  iii.  28, 

1  LET  party  names  no  more 
The  christian  world  o'erspread  : 

Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  fi 
Are  one  in  Christ,  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  abound  : 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance 
Should  be  in  union  found. 

3>      Let  envy,  child  of  hell ! 
Be  banibh'd  from  our  sight: 
Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  c 
Who  in  the  Lord  delight. 
4      Then  will  the  church  below, 
Resemble  that  above ; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow. 
And  evVy  heart  is  love. 

403.  C.  M.  Swain. 
Love  is  a  Flower  in  Grace. 
1   THE  finest  flow'r  that  ever  blov 
Open'd  on  calv'ry's  tree, 
"When  Jesu's  blood  in  rivers  flow'd, 

For  love  of  worthless  me  ! 
Its  deepest  hue,  its  richest  smell, 
No  mortal  cau  declare ; 


L0Y2.  404 

►r  can  the  tongue  of  angels  tell 
How  bright  the  colours  are. 

3  Earth  could  not  hold  so  rich  a  flow'r, 

Nor  half  its  beauties  show  ; 
Nor  could  the  world  and  satan's  pow'r 
Confine  its  sweets  below. 

4  On  Canaan's  banks,  supremely  fair, 

This  flow'r  of  glory  blooms  ; 
Transplanted  to  its  native  air, 
And  all  the  shores  perfumes. 

5  But  not  to  Canaan's  shores  confinM ; 

The  seeds  which  from  it  blow, 
Take  root  within  the  human  mind, 
And  scent  the  church  below. 
5  And  soon  on  yonder  banks  above, 
Shall  ev'ry  blossom  here 
Appear  a  full-blown  flow'r  of  love, 
Like  him,  transplanted  there. 
404.     C.  M.     Doddridge  and  Needkam. 

Love  to  our  Enemies.. ..Luke  xxiii.  3^. 
2  ALOUD  we  sing  the  wond'rous  grace, 
Christ  to  h's  murd'rers  bore  ; 
Which  made  the  tort'iing  cross  its  throne. 
And  hung  its  trophies  there. 
2  cc  Father,  forgive/5  his  mercy  cry'd, 
With  his  expiring  breath  ; 
And  drew  eternal  blessings  down 
On  those  who  wrought  his  death. 
I  Jesus,  this  wond'rcus  love  we  sing. 
And  whilst  we  sing,  admire  ; 
Breathe  on  our  souls,  and  kindle  there 
The  same  celestial  fire. 
1  Sway'd  by  thy  dear  example,  we 

For  enemies  will  pray ;  Jf  i 


♦105    40  0  LOVE. 

With  love,  their  hatred  and  their  curse. 
With  blessings  we'll  repay. 
[5  Pity  shall  touch  our  hearts  to  see 
A  hungry  starving  foe  : 
The  needful  bread  our  hands  out-stretch'd, 
Shall  joyfully  bestow. 

405.     7s.     heed's  Col. 
Love  of  Jesus. 

1  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  the  sound* 
May  the  theme  on  eaith  abound  : 
May  the  hearts  of  saints  below. 
With  the  sacred  rapture  glow  ! 

2  Love  amazing,  large  and  free, 
Love  unknown,  to  think  on  me  S 
Let  that  love  upon  me  shine, 
Saviour,  with  its  beams  divine. 

3  Better  than  earth's  gilded  toys, 
Or  an  age  of  carnal  joys ; 
Better  far  than  Ophir's  gold, 

1  Love  that  never  can  be  told. 

4  Better  than  this  life  of  mine, 
Saviour,  is  thy  love  divine : 
Drop  the  veil,  and  let  me  see 
Rivers  of  this  love  in  thee. 

5  While  in  Mesech's  tents  I  stay, 
Love  divine  shall  tune  my  lay  ; 
When  I  soar  to  bliss  above, 
Still  I'll  praise  a  Saviour's  love. 

400.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 
Love  to  Christ... .John  xxi.  15, 
I  DO  not  I  love  thee,  0  my  Lord  I 
Behold  my  heart,  and 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  oi 
That  dares  to  rival 


LOVE,  407 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul  ? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love  ; 
Dead  be  my  heart  to  ev'ry  joy, 
Which  thou  dost  not  approve. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  eaeh  pulse  with  pleasure  beat 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear  ? 

4  Hast  thou  a  lamb  in  all  thy  flock, 

I  would  disdain  to  feed  ? 
Hast  thou  a  foe,  before  whose  face 
I  fear  thy  cause  to  plead  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  L 

But  O,  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
That  I  may  love  thee  more, 

407.     C.  M.     Steele. 

Love  to  Christ  desi 
\   THOU  lovely  source  of  true  delight, 

Whom  I  unseen  adore, 
Unveil  thy  beauti°s  to  my  sight, 
That  I  may  love  thee  m 

.^2  Thy  glory  o'er  creation  shines, 
But  in  thy  sacred    . 
I  read,  in  fairer,  brighter  lines, 
My  bleeding.  ,  rd. 

3  5Tis  here,  whene'er  my  comforts  droop, 

And  sin  and  sorrow  rise, 
Thy  love,  with  cheerful  beams  of  hope, 
My  fainting  breast  supplies. 

4  But  ah  !  too  soon  the  pleasing  scene 

Is  clouded  o'er  with  p:vin  ; 
My  gloomy  fears  rise  dark  between, 
And  I  again  complain.] 


LOVE. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  my  life,  my  light, 

O  come  with  blissful  ray  ! 
Break  radiant  through  the  shades  of  eight, 
And  chase  my  fears  away. 

0  Then  shall  my  soul  with  rapture  trace 

The  wonders  of  thy  love  ; 
But  the  full  glories  of  thy  face 
Are  only  known  above. 

408.     7V.     Cowpcr. 
Lovest  thou  Me  ?....John  xxi.  16. 

1  HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 
5Tis  thy  Saviour,  hear  his  word : 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee : 

w  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me  ? 
3  "  I  delivered  thee,  when  bound, 

fii  And,  when  bleeding,  heaFd  thy  wound, 
Ci  Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
"  Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "  Can  a  woman's  tender  care 

t(  Cease  towards  the  child  she  bare  ? 
"  Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 
'c  Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  c:  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
"Higher  than  the  heights  above; 

ct  Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath — 
"  Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

6  "  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
"When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
"  Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be, 

"  Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  n(M 
6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint; 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 
O  for  grace  to  love  thee  m. : 


love,  lad 

409.     7's.     Newton. 
Love  io  Christ. ..John  xxL  16. 

TIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 
Oft  it  causes  axious  thought : 
Do  I  love  the  Lord  or  do, 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  It  I  love,  why  am  I  thus  ? 
Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame  ? 
Hardly  sure  cau  tlrey  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name? 

[3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 
Pray'r  a  task  and  burden  prove} 
Ev'ry  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love  ? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 
Ail  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild; 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  ?] 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 
Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do  ; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Teli  me,  is  it  thus  with  you  ? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all  ? 

[7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 
Choose  the  ways  I  once  abhorr'd ; 
Find,  at  times,  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord  ?] 

3  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case! 
Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 

If  it  be  indeed  began,  F  f  2 


410  411  LOVE.— MALEFACTORS, 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more; 
If  I  love  at  all  I  pray ; 
If  I  have  not  lov'd  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to-day. 

410.     L.  M.     Steele,  altered. 
Mothers'  Love  to  their  children. 

1  YE  mothers,  who,  Avith  growing  love5 
Press  your  dear  infant  to  your  breast, 
Say,  can  your  joys  and  pleasures  prove 
That  you  are  now  entirely  blest  ? 

2  Do  not  a  thousand  tender  cares 

By  turns  your  restless  thoughts  employ  ? 
]NTow  rising  hopes,  now  anxious  fears, 
And  grief  succeeds  to  pleasing  joy  ! 

3  Dear,  tender  babe,  its  lovely  smiles 
With  what  delight  and  joy  you  view  ! 
But  ev'ry  pain  the  infant  feels, 

Do  you  not  feel  its  sufferings  too  ? 

4  What  fancied,  busy,  cruel  fear, 

Bush  in,  and  say,  "  the  child  may  die  !57 
And  nature  prompts  the  ready  tear, 
And  heaves  the  rising,  deep-fetch' d  sigh. 

5  Ah  !  docs  not  God  our  comfort  mix 
With  greater  far  than  equal  pain ; 
To  teach  us  if  our  hearts  we  fix 
On  earth,  we  fix  them  there  in  vain. 

6  Then  be  our  earthly  joys  resign'd 
Since  here  below  we  caunot  rest ; 
For  earthly  joys  were  ne'er  design'd 
To  make  our  souls  completely  blest. 

411.     7s.     Newton. 
Two  Malefactors ;  or,  the  Sovereignty  of  Grace. 
Luke  xxiii.  39 — 43. 
1  SOV'REIGJNT  grace  has  powV  alone 
To  subdue  a  heart  of  stcne  j 


MARUIAGE. 

And  the  moment  grace  is  felt, 
Then  the  hardest  heart  will  i\, 
hen  the  Lord  was  crucified. 
Two  transgressors  with  him  dy'd  ; 
One,  with  vile  blaspheming  tongue, 
ScofT'd  at  Jesus  as  he  hung. 

3  Thus  he  spent  his  wicked  breath, 
In  the  very  jaws  of  death ; 
Perish'd  as  too  many  do, 

With  the  Saviour  in  his  view. 

4  But  the  other  touchV]  with  grace, 
Saw  the  danger  of  his  c 

Faith  received  to  own  the  Lord, 
Whom  the  scribes  a  orr'd, 

5  «  Lord,"  he  pray'd.  "r<  me, 
When  in  glory  thou  si 

il  Soon  with  me"5  the  Lord  rcriies, 
4i  Thou  shalt  rest  in  Paradise ." 

6  This  was  wondrous  grace  indeed, 
Grace  vouchsafe!  in  time  of  need  ! 
Sinners,  trust  in  Jesu's  name, 
You  shall  find  him  still  the  same. 

412.     CM.     Btrrldge. 
:r ridge  Feast.. .John  ii    1,  2. 

1  SINCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear 

To  grace  a  marriage  feast ; 
Dear  Lord,  we  ask  thy  presence  here 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  dowr\ 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands; 
Their  union  with  thy  favour  crc H 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bai 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow 

O  f  t : 


lo  MEETINGS. 

Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

"*  That  they,  with  christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  pray'r,  and  faith,  and  hope; 
And  see  with  joy  a  godly  seed 

To  build  their  houshold  up. 
8  As  Isaac  and  Rebecca  gave 

A  pattern  chaste  and  kind ; 
So  may  this  married  couple  live, 

And  die  in  friendship  join'd. 
7  ;  O  may  each  soul  assembled  here, 

Be  married,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Clad  in  thy  robes,  made  white  and  fair, 

To  spend  eternity.5 

413.     L.  M.     Newton. 
On  Admission  of  new  Mc7tibers....Gea.  xxiv.  31. 

1  KINDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake, 
A  hearty  welcome  here  receive  ; 

May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us,  by  grace  'tis  giv'n, 

To  know  the  Saviours  precious  name  ; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaven, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same* 

3  May  lie,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above; 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love* 

[4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  christian  meet  together  thu?  i 


MEETINGS.  414    415 

We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

j  Ih'd,  and  dy  d,  and  leigqs  for  us. 
:   alk  of  ali  he  did  a  id  said, 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below; 

The  path  he  matk'd  for  us  to  tread, 
I  what  he's  doing  for  us  oow.] 
C  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

WeTJ  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore; 

And  hasten  on  the  glorious  da)', 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

414.     L.  M.     Godwin, 
Qn  Admission  of  new  Members. ...Gen.  xxiv.  3L 

1  WELCOME,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God, 
Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeeia'd  by  blood  ; 
Welcome  with  us,  thioe  hand  to  join 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace, 
We're  trav  ling  to  a  blissful  place  ; 
The  Holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way. 
Conduct  thee  on  from  clay  to  day. 

3  Take  up  thy  cross,  and  bear  it  on, 
It  shall  be  light,  and  not  be  long ; 
Soon  shaft  thou  sit  with  Jesus  down, 
And  wear  an  everlasting  crown. 

415.     CM.     Neman  and Gibbons. 
Social  Meetings. ...Mrd\.  iii.  ]Q — 18. 
^  WHEN  sinners  utter  boasting  words, 
And  glory  in  their  shame ; 
The  Lord,  well  pleas'd,  an  ear  affords 

To  those  who  fear  his  name. 
They  often  meet  to  seek  hi*  face, 

And  tell  what  he  hath  done  ; 
They  sing  of  free  and  sovereign  grace^ 
o'  his  beloved  Soo. 


416    417    MEETINGS. — MEETING-SOUSE  OPENED. 

3  «  They  shall  be  mine,"  Jehovah  cries, 

"  When  I  each  radiant  gem 
«  Collect — and  with  their  mingled  blaze 
"  Compose  my  diadem. 

4  "  With  transports  then  my  tender  care, 

"  And  favor  they  shall  prove  : 
«  Fll  spare  them  as  a  father  spares 
"  The  children  of  his  love. 

5  "  Assembled  worlds  will  then  discern 

"  That  saints  alone  are  blest : 

cc  When  wrath  shall  like  an  oven  burn, 

"  And  vengeance  strike  the  rest/' 

416.     8.  8.  6.     Kent 

Private  Meetings...MM.  xviii.  20. 

1  "  WHERE  two  or  three  together  meet. 
"  My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 

"  And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
«  There  will  I  be,"  saith  God,  "  to  bless., 
4i  And  ev'ry  burden'd  soul  redress, 

<4  Who  worships  at  my  throne" 

2  Make  one  in  this  assembly,  Lord, 
Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  word, 

To  set  the  spirit  free  : 
Impart  a  kind  celestial  show'r, 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 

417.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 
Opening  a  new  Meeting-House.... Psalm  Ixxxvii.  5. 

1  AND  will  the  great  eternal  God 
On  earth  establish  bis  abode  ? 

And  will  he,  from  his  radiaut  throne 
Avow  our  temples  for  his  own  ? 

2  We  bring  the  tribute  of  our  praise, 
And  sing  that  condescending  grace. 


3IEETINS-H0USE  OPENED.  4}f 

Which  to  our  notes  will  lead  an  ear, 
And  call  us,  sinful  mortals,  near. 
These  Tvalls  we  to  thy  honor  raise  ; 
Long  may  they  echo  with  thy  praise ! 
Aud  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace, 

Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train; 
While  pow'r  divine  his  word  attends. 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 
And  in  the  great,  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nation  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  bom  to  glory  here. 

418.     14Sth.     Francis 
Opening  a  new  Meeting-House. 

IN  sweet  exalted  strains 

The  King  of  glory  praise  ; 

O'er  heaven  and  earth  he  reign-, 

Through  everlasting  days ; 
He,  with  a  nod,  the  world  contnmfa, 
Sustains,  or  sinks  the  distant  poles, 

2       To  earth  he  bends  his  throne ; 
His  throne  of  grace  divine; 
Wide  is  his  bounty  known, 
And  wide  his  glories  shine  ; 
Pair  Salem,  still  his  chosen  rest, 
Is  with  his  smiles  and  presence  b3 
)       Great  King  of  glory,  come, 
And  with  thy  favor,  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 
This  people  as  thy  owu ; 
Beneath  this  roof,  O  del^n  to  show, 
• 


419  MERCIES.- 

4  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 
Thy  people's  humble  cries, 
And  grateful  praise  ascend 
All  fragrant  to  the  skies  ; 

Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound; 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around. 

5  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng, 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love ; 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above; 

And  willing  crowds  surround  thy  board. 
With  sacred  joy,  and  sweet  accord. 

6  Here  may  our  unborn  sons 
And  daughters  sound  thy  praise ; 
And  shine  like  polish'd  stones 
Through  long  succeeding  days. 

Here  Lord  display  thy  saving  pow'r, 

While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

419.     C.  M.     Knight. 

Ueviewing  the  Mercies  of  God.. ..2  Sam.  vii.  18. 

1  FAIN  would  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 

Thy  mercies,  O  my  God  ; 
And  tell  the  riches  of  thy  grace — 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 

2  With  Israel's  King,  my  heart  would  cry3 

While  I  review  thy  ways, 

Tell  me,  my  Saviour,  who  am  I, 

That  I  should  see  thy  face  ? 

3  Form'd  by  thine  hand,  and  form'd  for  thee* 

I  would  be  ever  thine  : 
My  Saviour,  make  my  spirit  free, 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

4  Fain  would  my  soul  with  rapture  c 

On  thy  redeeming  grace  $ 


HERC1T.— MILLENNIUM,  420   421 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  tell 
My  dear  Redeemer's  praise. 
420.    C.  M.     Brown,  altered. 
Imploring  Mercy....Li\ike  xviii.  13, 

I  LORD,  at  thy  feet  in  dust  I  lie, 
And  knock  at  mercy's  door; 
With  humble  heart  and  weeping  eye, 
Thy  favor  I  implore. 

2  Od  me,  O  Lord,  do  thou  display 

Thy  rich,  forgiving  love  ; 

O  take  my  heinous  guilt  away, 

This  heavy  load  remove. 

3  Without  thy  grace,  I  sink  oppress 

Down  to  the  gates  of  hell  ; 
O  give  my  troubled  spirit  rest, 
And  all  my  fears  dispel. 

4  'Tis  mercy,  mercy,  I  implore, 

O  may  thy  bowels  move  : 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store, 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 

5  Should  I  at  last  in  heaven  appear, 

To  join  thy  saints  above ; 
I'll  shout  that  mercy  brought  me  there, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  love. 

421.    L.  M.     Anon. 
Hft#innutf?i...Jsaiah  xi.  5 — 9.. ..Rev.  xx.  4— 10. 

1  LOOK  up,  my  soul,  with  sweet  surprise, 
Toward  the  joyful,  coming  &<*y, 

When  Jesus  shall  descend  the  skies, 
And  form  a  bright,  a  dazzling  day. 

2  Nations  shall  in  a  day  be  born, 
And  swift,  like  doves,  to  Jesus  fly ; 
The  saints  shall  know  no  clouds  return, 
^"or  sonow3  unxiog  mth  their  joy.        G  § 


425  HINISTERS, 

We  take  our  leave  as  one  in  heart* 
And  him  to  God  commend.] 

2  Go  with  thy  servant.  Lord, 
His  ev'ry  step  attend ; 

All  needful  help  to  him  afford, 
And  bless  him  to  the  end, 

3  Preserve  him  from  all  wrong, 
Stand  thou  at  his  right  hand ; 

To  keep  him  from  the  sland'rous  tongue* 
And  persecuting  band. 

A      May  he  proclaim  aloud 
The  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
And  do  thou  to  the  list'ning  crowd 
His  faithful  labors  bless. 

5      Shine  on  his  works  below, 
"With  ever  gracious  beams; 
Till  thou  in  heaven  his  crown  bestow 
Adorn'd  with  brighter  gems. 

8      We  for  his  journey  pray, 
Nor  may  our  prayers  cease, 
That  God  would  bless  him  in  his  wayf 
And  bring  him  back  in  peace. 
3      Fareweil,  dear  pastor,  go— 
We  part  with  thee  in  love; 
And  if  we  meet  no  more  belowf 
O  may  we  meet  above, 

425.     L.  M.     Hooker's  Col. 
Spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  BRIGHT  as  the  sun's  meridian  blaze; 
Vast  as  the  blessings  he  conveys, 
Wide  as  his  reign  from  pole  to  pole, 
And  permanent  as  his  controul. 

2  So,  Jesus,  let  thy  kingdom  come, 
Then  sin  and  hell's  terrific  gloom 


MISSIONARIES.  42£ 

Shall,  at  his  brightness,  flee  away, 

The  dawn  of  an  eternal  day. 
3  'Then  shall  the  heathen,  filPd  with  awe, 

Learn  the  blest  knowledge  of  thy  law  ; 

And  antichrist  on  ev'ry  shore, 

Fall  from  his  throne  to  rise  no  more.* 
[4  Then  shall  thy  lofty  praise  resound 

On  Afric's  shores.. ..thro'  India's  ground  : 

And  islands  of  the  southern  sea 

Shall  stretch  their  eager  arms  to  thee.] 
S  Then  shall  the  Jew  and  Gentile  meet 

In  pure  devotion  at  thy  feet : 

And  earth  shall  yield  thee,  as  thy  due3 

Her  fulness  and  her  glory  too. 

$  O  that  from  Britain  now  might  shine 
This  heavenly  light,  this  truth  divine : 
'Till  the  whole  universe  shall  be 
But  one  great  temple,  Lord,  to  thee. 

426.     L.  M.     Poke. 
Missionaries.. ..Dan.  ii.  45. 

1  EXERT  thy  pow'r,  thy  rights  maintain; 
Insulted,  everlasting  King  ! 

The  influence  of  thy  crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to  thy  footstool  bring. 

2  We  long  to  see  that  happy  time, 
That  dear,  expected,  blessed  day, 
When  countless  myriads  of  our  race 
The  second  Adam  shall  obey. 

3  The  prophecies  must  be  fulfilPd, 

Tho1  earth  and  hell  should  dare  oppose ; 
The  stone  cut  from  the  mountain's  side, 
Tho'  unobserv'd,  to  empire  grows. 

4  Soon  shall  the  blended  image  fall, 

Brass,  silver,  iron,  gold;  and  clay,      G  g  2 


427  MISSIONARIES, 

Aud  superstition's  gloomy  reiga 
To  light  and  liberty  give  way. 

5  In  one  sweet  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile  and  Jew  shall  then  unite ; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd. 
Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  night. 

G  Soon  Afric's  long-enslaved  sons 

Shall  join  with  Europe's  polish'd  race, 
To  celebrate,  in  diff'reut  tongues, 
The  glories  of  redeeming  grace. 

7  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Imraanuel's  kingdom  shall  extend  ; 
And  ev'ry  man,  in  ev'ry  face, 
Shall  meet  a  brother,  and  a  friend. 

427.     L.  M.     Voke. 
Prayer  j or  the  spread  of  the  Gospel. 

1  THY  people,  Lord,  who  trust  thy  word. 
And  wait  the  smilings  of  thy  face, 
Assemble  round  thy  mercy -seat, 

And  plead  the  promise  of  thy  grace. 

2  We  consecrate  these  hours  to  thee, 
Thy  sovereign  mercy  to  intreat ; 
And  feel  some  animating  hope, 
We  shall  divine  acceptance  meet. 

3  Hast  thou  not  sworn  to  give  thy  Son, 
To  be  a  light  to  Gentile  lands ; 

To  open  the  benighted  eye, 

And  loose  the  wretched  pris'ners'  bands  ? 

4  Hast  thou  not  said  from  sea  to  sea 
His  vast  dominions  shall  extend  ? 
That  ev'ry  tongue  shall  call  him  Lord, 
And  ev'ry  knee  before  him  bend  ? 

5  Now  let  the  happy  time  appear, 
The  time  to  fayox  §iou  come ; 


MISSIONARIES  428    42S 

Send  forth  thy  heralds  far.  and  near, 
To  call  thy  banish'd  children  home. 

428.  L.  M.     Voke. 
Prospect  of  Success  ..John  iv.  35,  36. 

1  BEHOLD  th'  expected  time  draws  near. 
The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear ; 
The  barren  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,  conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  : 
The  rip'ning  fields,  already  white, 
Present  an  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy  the  gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exil'd  slave  waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  ha?  to  give. 

[4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart 
In  the  blest  labor  share  a  part, 
Our  pray'rs  and  ofFrings  gladly  bring. 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King.] 

5  Our  hearts  exu^t  in  songs  of  praise, 
That  we  have  seen  these  latter  days, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  be  known, 
Where  Satan  long  has  held  his  throne. 

3  From  eastern  to  the  western  skies, 
Sweet  incense  to  his  name  shall  rise ; 
And  Tyre,  and  Egypt.  Greek  and  Jew, 
By  sovereign  grace  be  formed  anew. 

429.  L.  M.     Voke, 

Fall  ofBabyhn  predicted  A.Rev.  xiv.  6— 8, 
2   PROUD  Babylon  yet  waits  her  doom  ; 
Nor  can  her  tott'ring  palace  fall, 
5 Till  some  blest  messenger  arise, 
The  ransom'd  heathen  world  to  call 


430  MISSIONARIES. 

2  Now  see  the  glorious  time  approach  I 
Behold  the  mighty  angel  fly, 
The  gospel  tidings  to  convey 
To  ev'ry  land  beneath  the  sky ! 
£3  See  the  kind  native  of  Pelew 

With  rapture  greet  the  sacred  sound  j 
And,  for  a  Saviour's  precious  name, 
Throw  his  mean  idols  to  the  ground.] 

4  O  see,  on  Otaheite's  isle, 
And  Africa's  unhappy  shore, 
The  unlearn'd  savage  press  to  hear  ; 
And  hearing,  wonder  and  adore. 

[5  See,  while  the  joyful  truth  is  told, 
That  Jesus  left  his  throne  in  heavea, 
And  suffer'd,  dy'd,  and  rose  again, 
That  all  his  sins  might  be  forgiv'n* 

6  See  what  delight,  unfelt  before, 
Beams  ru  his  fixt,  attentive  eye ; 

And  hear  him  ask — "  For  wretched  me, 
*  Did  this  divine  Redeemer  die  ?" 

7  "  Ah  !  why  have  ye  so  long  forborne 
<c  To  tell  such  welcome  news  as  this  ? 
**  Go  now,  let  ev'ry  sinner  hear, 

i{  And  share  in  such  exalted  bliss !"] 

8  Now,  Babylon,  thy  hour  is  come, 
Thy  curst  foundation  shall  give  way  $ 
And  thine  eternal  overthrow 

The  triumphs  of  the  cross  display  ! 

430.     L.  M.     Voke. 
Tray er  for  the  Success  of  Missions. 

1  GO,  favor'd  Britons,  and  proclaim 
The  kind  Redeemer  you  have  found; 
And  speak  his  ever  precious  name, 
'Jo  all  the  wond'riDg  nations  round* 


MISSIONARIES.  431 

2  Go,  tell  the  unlet'er'd,  wretched  slave, 
"Who  groans  beneath  a  tyrant's  rod, 
You  bring  a  pardon  bought  with  blood, 
The  blood  of  an  incarnate  God. 

3  Go,  tell  the  panting,  sable  chief, 
On  Ethiopia's  scorching  sand, 
You  come  with  a  refreshing  stream, 
To  cheer  and  bless  his  thirsty  land* 

4  Go,  tell  the  distant  isles  afar, 
Of  Otaheite  and  Pelew, 
That  in  the  covenant  of  grace, 
Their  unknown  names  are  written  too. 

5  Go  tell  on  India's  golden  shores, 
Of  a  rich  treasure  more  refin'd ; 

And  tell  them,  tho'  they'll  scarce  believe, 
You  come,  the  friend  of  human  kiud, 

d  Say,  the  religion  you  profess 
Is  all  benevolence  and  love; 
And  by  its  own  divide  effects, 
Its  heavenly  origin  will  prove. 
431.     L.  M.     Missionary  CoL 
Prayer  jor  the  Success  of  Missions. 

1  INDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray, 
Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day  ; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  spread  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are,  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

[3  Point  us  to  men  of  upright  mind, 
Devoted,  diligent,  and  kind  ; 
With  grace  be  all  their  hearts  endow'd,, 
And  light  to  guide  them  iu  the  road. 


432  missionaries. 

4  With  cheerful  steps  may  they  proceed, 
Where'er  thy  providence  shall  lead ; 

Let  heaven  and  earth  their  work  befriend* 
And  mercy  ail  their  paths  attend.] 

5  Great  let  the  bands  of  those  be  found 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound ; 
And  let  Barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  ihee. 

6  Where  Pagan  altars  now  are  built, 
And  brutal  blood,  or  human  spilt, 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  rear'd, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  revef  d. 

V  Where  captives  groan  beneath  their  chain, 
Let  grace,  and  love,  and  concord  reign  ; 
The  aged  aud  the  infant  tongue, 
Unite  in  one  harmonious  song. 

432.     L.  M.     Dobell. 

Prayer  on  the  Scarcity  of  Gospel  Missionaries* 

Luke  x.  2. 

1  LORD,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad, 
And  see  on  heathen  altars  slain, 

Poor  helpless  babes  for  sacrifice, 
To  purge  their  parents'  dismal  stain  ; 

2  We  can't  behold  such  horrid  deeds 
Without  a  groan  of  ardent  pray'r ; 

And  while  each  heart  in  anguish  bleeds* 
We  cry,  Lord,  send  thy  gospel  there. 

3  For  them  we  pray,  for  them  we  wait, 
To  them  thy  great  salvation  show ; 
Thy  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
But  faithful  laborers  are  few. 

4  O  send  out  preachers,  gracious  Lord, 
Among  that  dark,  bewilder'd  race$ 


MISSIONARIES.  43S 

Open  their  eyes,  and  bless  thy  word, 
And  call  them  by  thy  sovereign  grace. 
5  Then  shall  they  shout  thy  honor'd  name. 
And  sou? id  thy  matchless  praise  abroad  ; 
Aod  we  will  join  them  in  the  theme, 
Salvation  to  our  risen  God. 

433.     C.  M.     Gibbons. 
Zion's  Increase  promised  and  pleaded*, ..Ps,  ii.  8, 

1  FATHER,  is  not  ihy  promise  pledg'd 

To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  thro'  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  tc  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands, 

"  For  thine  inheritance  ; 
"  And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores, 
u  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own  ; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

[X  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes,  and  tongue^ 
Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exception  giv'n  2 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 

Then  be  his  name  ador'd  ! 
Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hos annas  to  thy  Lord  ! 

6  Asia  and  Africa  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame ; 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Redeeming  love  proclaim!] 


434  435  MISSIONARIES, 

434.  C.  M.    Gibbons. 
Missionaries....l?s&lm  ii.  8. 

1  GREAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 

Are  by  creation  thine  ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  seal 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind ; 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

'Till  ev  ry  tribe,  and  ev'ry  soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  0  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons  i 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word ; 
And  vassals,  long  enslav'd,  become 
The  freemen  of  the  Lord  ? 

$  When  shall  th'  untutorM  Indian  tribes, 
A  dark,  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immauuel's  feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 

6  Haste  sov'reign  mercy,  and  transforms 

Their  cruelty  to  love; 

Convert  the  tiger  to  a  lamb, 

The  vulture  to  a  dove  ! 

7  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays, 
And  build  on  sin's  demolished  throne, 
*     The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

435.  C.  M.    Gibbons. 
Missionarie$....Ysd\ixi  lxxii.  7,  8. 

I  LORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  flf, 
Arjn'd  with  thy  Spirit's  powV, 


MISSIONARIES.  /J  36 

Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 
And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise, 
With  sudclen  greens,  and  fruits  array'd, 
A  blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root 

In  each  regen'rate  heart; 
Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 
Aud  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,  with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall  stretch 

Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore ; 
]So  trump  shall  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murd'rous  cannon  roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait — those  day?* 

Are  ia  thy  word  foretold ; 
Fly  swifter,  sun  and  stars,  and  bring 
This  promised  age  of  gold  ! 

6  Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  earth's 

Unnumber'd  myriads  cry ; 
Amen,  with  joy  divine,  let  he?.venV 
Unnumber'd  choir  s  reply, 
436.     S.  M.     Voke, 
Address  to  Missionaries* 

1  YE  messengers  of  Christ, 
His  sov'reiga  voice  obey ; 

Arise,  and  follow  where  he  leads. 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful  strength  bestow; 

Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid 
With  sacred  courage  go, 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  ia  vain  oppose;  H  b 


43?  MISSIONARIES. 

The  cause  is  God's  and  must  prevail, 
la  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go  spread  a  Saviour's  fame, 
And  tell  his  matchless  grace 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you  in  his  name, 
The  most  divine  success ; 

Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth* 
Will  your  endeavors  bless. 
[6      *  When  you  from  us  depart, 
To  cross  the  boist'rous  main  ; 
We  then  will  bear  you  on  our  hearts, 
And  hope  to  meet  again.'] 

437.     8.  7.  4.     KirkhanCs  col. 
Prayer  for  the  Spread  of  the  Gospel...  Jsa.  xlix. 
Isaiah  lx.  4.  5. 

1  O'ER  those  gloomy  hills  of  darkness. 

Look,  my  soul,  be  still,  and  gaze, 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace ; 
Blessed  Jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  negro, 

Let  the  rude  Barbarian  see, 
That  divine  and  glorious  conquest 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary ; 
Let  the  gospel 
Soon  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light. 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night ; 
And  redemption, 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 


MORNING.  438 

[4  May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

Thine  eternal  love  proclaim, 
Ami  the  everlasting  gospel, 

Spread  abroad  thy  holy  came, 
O'er  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immauuel's  land.] 
5  Mighty  Saviour,  spread  thy  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease ; 
May  thy  lasting  wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase  ; 
Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  tiie  world  around. 

438.    L.  M.     Unnrin. 
Morning  Sotig. 

[1  BEHOLD  the  sun  adorns  the  sky, 
And  dart?  his  cheering  rays  on  high! 
From  east  to  west,  in  glorious  march, 
He  gilds  the  wide  expansive  arch. 

2  The  warbling  larks  in  triumph  mount, 
And  all  the  scenes  of  morn  recount ; 
While  sounding  groves  and  vallies  ring 
With  praise  to  heaven's  eternal  King.] 

C  Begin,  my  soul,  thy  morning  song ; 
Let  thankfulness  inspire  thy  tongue  ! 
The  kindness  of  thy  God  proclaim. 
And  teli  the  wonders  of  his  name. 

4  Sing  how  his  hand  thy  life  def 
And  for  thy  guard  his  angel  sends : 
In  grateful  praise  his  name  adore, 
When  fleeting  days  shall  be  no  more. 

$  Yes,  O  my  God,  thy  glorious  name, 
My  soul  shall  through  the  day  proclaim ; 
I'll  bear  thy  kindness  on  my  heart, 
While  ev'ry  pow'r  performs  its  part 


439  440  morning. 

439.     C.  M.    Steele  altered. 
Morning  Song, 

1  GOD  of  my  life,  my  morning  song 

To  thee  I  cheerful  raise  : 
Thy  arts  of  love  'tis  good  to  sing, 
And  pleasant  His  tG  praise. 

2  Preserv'd  by  thy  almighty  arm, 

I  pass'd  the  shades  of  uight, 
Serene,  and  safe  from  ev'ry  harm, 
To  see  the  morning  light. 

3  While  numbers  spent  the  night  ia  sighs 

And  restless  pains  and  woes, 

In  gentle  sleep  J  clos'd  my  eyes, 

And  rose  from  sweet  repose. 

4  When  sleep,  death's  image,  o'er  me  spread, 

And  1  unconscious  lay, 
Thy  watchful  care  was  round  my  bed* 
To  guard  my  feeble  clay. 

5  O  let  the  same  almighty  care 

Thro'  ail  this  day  attend: 
From  ev'ry  danger,  ev'ry  snare, 

My  heedless  steps  defend. 
$  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  roll* 

And  guide  my  future  days ; 
And  let  thy  goodness  fill  my  soul 

With  gratitude  and  praise. 

440.     S.  M.     Scott. 
Morning  Song. 

1  SEE  how  the  rising  sun 
Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise*. 
With  ev'ry  brighfuing  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly  parent  sing; 


MORNING*  4<ifc 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near  ! 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 
This  weak,  defenceless  frame  ; 

Eut  whence  these  favors,  Lord,  to  me. 
So  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  how  shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

This  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 
The  pleasing,  painful  load. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice ; 

By  thee  perfum'd,  it  shall  ascend 

With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 
i       My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  presence  I  would  spend 

A  long  eternity. 

441.     8.  8.  6.     Knight. 
Morning  Song. 
i  ONCE  more  my  eyes  behold  the  day, 
And  to  my  God  my  soul  would  pay 

Its  tributary  lays : 
O  may  the  life  preserved  by  thee, 
With  all  its  powers  and  blessings,  be 
Devoted  to  thy  praise. 
2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings, 
Israel's  great  keeper.  King  of  kings, 

My  weary  head  found  rest : 
HTo  dire  alarms  or  racking  pains*       B  h  2 


445  MOURNEIiS. 

Devouring  flames  or  galling  chains, 
Disturbed  my  peaceful  breast. 

3  How  many,  since  I  laid  me  down, 
Have  launch'd  iulo  a  world  unknown, 

To  meet  a  dreadful  doom  : 
While  some  on  wnt'ry  billows  tost, 
Or  wandYing  on  an  unknown  coast, 

Have  sjgh'd  in  vain  for  home. 

4  But  I  am  spar'd  to  see  thy  face, 
A  monumeut  of  saving  grace, 

And  live  to  praise  thy  name  : 
Still  be  thou  near,  my  gracious  Lord, 
To  keep  and  guide,  and  by  thy  word, 

Peace  to  my  soul  proclaim. 

5  Let  me  enjoy  thy  presence  here, 
In  ev'ry  storm  my  heart  to  cheer, 

'Till  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  never  come, 
'Till  at  my  blest  eternal  Ik m 
I  wake  in  sweet  surprise. 
442.    L.  M.     D obeli 
Blessed  are  they  that  mom*n....MM.  v.  4« 

1  WHY,  mourning  soul,  why  (low  these  tears  ? 
Why  thus  indulge  thy  doubts  and  fears  ? 
Look  to  thy  Saviour  on  the  tree, 

Wlio  bore  the  load  of  guilt  for  thee. 

2  Then  cease  thy  sorrows,  banish  grief, 
Though  thou  of  sinners  art  the  chief; 
The  wounds  that  make  poor  sinners  grieve 
Are  heal'd  when  they  iu  Christ  believe. 

3  Whom  Jesus  wounds,  he  wounds  to  heal— 
O  'lis  a  mercy  thus  to  feel ; 

There's  none  can  mourn  while  dead  in  sin  ; 
Thine  are  the  marks  of  life  within, 


NAAMAN.  443 

4  Be  of  good  cheer,  on  him  rely  ; 
He'll  pass  thy  great  traosgessious  by  ; 
And  guide  thee  safely  by  his  hand, 
'Till  thou  shalt  Teach  fair  Canaan's  Janih 

5  There  shalt  thou  sing  his  d}  iog  love, 
With  all  the  rausonrd  throng  above, 
And  in  exalted,  joyful  lays, 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  praise. 

443.     S.  M.     Fellows. 
Notation  healed.. ..2  Kings,  v.  i. — 14. 

1  WHEN"  Syria's  leprous  chief 
From  fair  Damascus  came, 

Fir'd  with  the  hopes  of  sure  relief, 
By  great  Elisha's  fame— 

2  The  holy  prophet  stood 
Attentive  to  his  strain, 

And  bid  him  wash  in  Jordan's  flood* 
And  instantly  be  clean. 
[3       The  means  of  cure  appeared 
So  humbling  to  his  pride, 
With  high  disdain  the  warrior  heard. 
And  sternly  thus  reply'd  : 

4  •«  To  wash  in  Jordan's  streams, 
li  1  can't  approve  as  meet, 

"  When  Pharpar's  streams  are  known  to  lave 
<;  My  own  Damascus  feet. 

5  "  What  business  have  I  here, 
"  Far  from  my  native  place  ? 

"  Could  not  I  wash  in  water  there, 
';  And  there  receive  the  grace  ?] 

6  Thus  men  neglect  the  use 

Of  means  which  feod  makes  knowa3 
And  in  their  room  would  introduce 
ations  of  their  own. 


&.\4  KAOMI. 

7       O  give  me  wisdom,  Lord, 
Thy  holy  ways  to  prize, 
And  follow  thy  commanding  word, 
However  men  despise. 

444.     7s.     Brackeribunfs  Col. 
Naomi's  Address  to  her  two  Daughter  s-in-lait)  ;  or,  a 
View  of  Sovereign  Gr  ace... Buth  i.  11 — 17. 

1  TURN  again,  my  daughters,  turn, 
Wherefore  would  you  go  with  me  ? 
O  forbear,  forbear  to  mourn — 
Jesus  wills  it  so  to  be  : 

"  Why,"  when  God  would  have  us  part, 
c<  Weep  ye  thus  and  break  my  heart  ?'* 

2  See— thy  sister  is  gone  back 
To  her  gods  and  people  dear ; 
Weeping  soul !  a  wretch  forsake, 
Why  shouldst  thou  my  sorrows  beaT  : 
Turn,  and  let  th>  troubles  cease, 
Go,  return,  my  child,  in  peace. 

3  O  intreat  me  not  to  leave 

Thee,  my  faithful  guide  and  friend: 
Let  me  always  to  thee  cleave, 
Let  me  hold  thee  to  the  end ; 
Thy  own  child  in  Christ  I  am, 
Follow  thee  as  thou  the  Lamb. 
[4  Never  will  I  cease  to  mourn, 

'Till  my  Lord  thy  tears  shall  dry.; 
Never  back  from  thee  return, 
Never  from  my  mother  fly ; 
Do  not  ask  me  to  depart, 
Do  not  break  my  bleeding  heart.] 

5  Where  thou  goest,  I  will  go, 
Thine  shall  be  my  soul's  abode ; 
Thine  shall  be  my  weal  or  wo, 
Thine  my  people  and  my  God; 


NATIONAL  FAST*  A 

Where  thou  diest,  there  will  I 
Lay  my  weary  head  and  die. 
There  will  I  my  burial  have, 
(If  it  be  the  Saviour's  will :) 
Sleeping  in  a  common  grave, 
'Till  the  quickening  trump  I  feel : 
Calfd  with  thee  to  leave  the  tomb, 
Summou'd  to  our  happy  home* 

God  do  so  to  me  and  more. 
If  from  thee  my  guide  I  part ; 
"Till  the  mortal  pang  is  o'er, 
Will  I  hold  thee  in  my  heart: 
And  when  I  from  earth  remove, 
Meet  thee  in  the  realms  above.} 
*445.     L.  M.     Beddome. 
Prayer  for  Peace...  Lev.  xxvi.  6. 
CIS"  Britain,  long  a  favour'd  isle, 
!Now  o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt  and  shame, 
Deign,  mighty  God,  once  more  to  ^mile; 
The  same  thy  pow'r,  thy  grace  the  same. 

Let  peace  return  with  balmy  wing, 
And  all  its  blessings  round  her  shed ; 
Her  liberties  be  well  secur'd, 
And  commerce  lift  its  fainting  head : 
Let  the  loud  cannon  cease  to  roar, 
The  warlike  trump  no  longer  sound; 
The  din  of  arms  be  heard  no  more, 
Is  or  human  blood  pollute  the  ground. 

I  Let  hostile  troops  drop  from  their  hands 
The  cruel  sword,  the  glitt'ring  spear ; 
And  join  in  friendship's  sacred  bands, 
TSTor  one  dissenting  voice  be  there. 

>  Thus  save,  O  Lord,  a  sinking  land — 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  then  adore  5 


446  NATIONAL  FAST. 

Resound  the  honors  of  thy  name. 
And  spread  thy  praise  from  shore  to  shore. 
446.     L.  M.     Steele. 
Pray  r  for  Peace. 

1  WHILE  Justice  waves  her  vengeful  ha&d 
Tremendous  o'er  a  guilty  laud, 

A 'mighty  God  thy  awful  pow*r 
With  fear  aad  trembling  we  adore. 

2  Where  shall  we  ily  but  to  thy  feet? 
Our  only  refuge  is  thy  seat ; 

Thy  scat,  where  potent  mercy  pleads, 
Aud  holds  thy  thunder  from  our  heads 

3  While  pep.ee  and  plenty  blest  our  days, 
Where  was  the  tribute  of  our  praise? 
Ungrateful  race  !  how  have  we  spent 
The  blessings  which  thy  goodness  lent! 

[4  Pale  famine  now,  and  wasting  war, 

With  threat'mng  frown  thy  wrath  declare; 
But  war  and  famine  are  thy  slaves, 
Nor  can  destroy  when  mercy  saves.] 

5  Look  dowu,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye; 
Though  loud  our  crimes  for  vengeance  cry, 
Let  mercy's  louder  voice  prevail, 
Nor  thy  long-suffering  patience  fail. 

€  Encpurag'd  by  thy  sacred  word, 

Mry  wc  not  plead  thy  promise,  Lord; 
That  when  ao  humble  nation  mourns, 
Th\  rising  wrath  to  pity  turns  ? 

7  O  let  thy  sov'reign  grace  impart 
Contrition  to  each  rocky  heart; 
And  bid  sincere  repentance  flow, 
In  general,  undissembled  wo. 

[8   Fair  smiling  peace  again  restore  ; 
With  plenty  bless  the  pining  poor. 


NATIONAL  FAST.  447    4*1 

And  may  a  happy,  thankful  land, 
Obedient  own  thy  guardian  hand,] 
447.    L.  M.    Davies. 
Prayer  for  Peace.  ...Amos  iii.  1 — 6. 

1  WHILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 

~e  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword, 
O  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ? 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  ? 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Ave  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears : 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

3  Ou  thee,  cur  guardian  God.  we  call- 
Before  thy  throne  of  grace  we  fall; 

no  deliverance  there  I 
And  perish  in  despair  ? 

4  ':  we  weep,  we  mourn- 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ! 

O  spare  our  guilty  country... .spare 

The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead  thy  grace,  indulgent  God; 
We  plead  thy  Son's  atoning  blood; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises.... 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

3  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 

Have  brought  tea  thousand  blessings  down. 

On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  wo: 

Let  ihem  prevail  to  save  us  too. 
443.    L.  ML     Steele. 

ry  in  JVar.. ..Ps.  cviii.  10—12, 
J  LORD,  how  shall  wretched  sinners  dare 

Look  up  to  thy  divine  abod 

Or  oiler  their  imperfect  pray'r 

Before  a  just,  a  holj 


449  NATIONAL  PRAISE, 

2  Bright  terrors  guard  thy  awful  seat, 
And  dazzling  glories  veil  thy  face ! 
Yet  mercy  calls  us  to  thy  feet — 
Thy  throne  is  still  a  throne  of  grace* 

3  O  may  our  souls  thy  grace  adore— 
May  Jesus  plead  our  humble  claim; 
While  thy  protection  we  implore, 
In  his  prevailing,  glorious  name ! 

[4  With  all  the  boasted  pomp  of  war, 
In  vain  we  dare  the  hostile  field ; 
In  vain,  unless  the  Lord  be  there; 
Thy  arm  alone  must  be  our  shield, 

5  Let  past  experience  of  thy  care 
Support  our  hope— our  trust  invite! 
Again  attend  our  humble  pray'r— 
Again  be  mercy  thy  delight ! 

6  Our  arms  succeed.. ..our  councils  guide..,* 
Let  thy  right  hand  our  cause  maintain : 
Till  war's  destructive  rage  subside, 
And  peace  resume  her  gentle  reign.] 

7  O  when  shall  time  the  period  bring, 
When  raging  war  shall  waste  no  more ; 
When  peace  shall  stretch  her  balmy  wing 
Round  the  wide  earth  from  shore  to  shore* 

£8  When  shall  the  gospel's  healing  ray, 
(Kind  source  of  amity  divine!) 
Spread  o'er  the  world  celestial  day  ? 
When  shall  the  nations,  Lord,  be  thine  ?] 

449.    C.  M.   Gibbons. 

Praise  for  Victory  in  War.  ...2  Kings  iii.  21—  2  2...* 

2  Kings  vii.  6,  7. 

\  TO  thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  above> 
And  reign'st  supreme  below; 


NATIONAL  FAST.  450 

Thou  God  of  wisdom,  pow'r  and  love3 

We  our  successes  owe, 
2  The  thund'ring  horse,  the  martial  band. 

Without  thine  aid  were  vain ; 
And  vict'ry  flies  at  thy  command, 

To  crown  the  bright  campaign. 
Z  Thy  mighty  arm,  unseen,  was  nigh, 

When  we  our  foes  assail'd; 
'Tis  thou  hast  raised  our  honors  high, 

And  o'er  their  hosts  prevail'd. 

4  Their  mounds,  their  camps,  their  lofty  tow'is, 

Into  our  hands  are  giv'n; 
Not  from  desert  or  strength  of  ours, 
But  through  ihe  grace  of  heaven. 

5  What  tho'  no  columns  lifted  high 

Stand  deep  inscrib'd  with  praise; 
Yet  sounding  honors  to  the  sky 

Our  grateful  tongues  shall  raise, 
f  6  We  to  our  children  will  proclaim 

The  mercies  God  has  shown; 
That  they  may  learn  to  bless  his  name* 

And  choose  him  for  their  own. 
7  Thus  while  we  sleep  in  silent  dust, 

When  threatening  dangers  come, 
Their  fathers'  God  shall  be  their  trust, 

Their  refuge  and  their  home.] 

450.  C.  M.    Steel*. 
National  Fast... .Joel  i.  14. 

1  SEE,  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne* 

Thy  mourning  people  bend ! 
'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  pow'x  display  j  1 1 


4Ji  NATIONAL  EAST. 

Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  How  changed  alas !  are  truths  divine 
For  error,  guilt  and  shame  ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  christian  name  ! 
A  O  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 
By  thy  resistless  grace  I 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seeK:  thy  face. 
5  Then,  should  insulting  foes  invade-, 
We  shall  not  sink  in  fear; 
Secure  of  never  failing  aid, 
When  God,  our  God,  is  near. 

451.    CM.   Scott. 
National  Fast....Gen.  xviii.  23 — 32* 

1  WHEN  Abrah'm,  full  of  sacred  awe, 

Before  Jehovah  stood ; 
And,  with  a  humble,  fervent  pray'r, 
For  guilty  Sodom  sued : 

2  With  what  success,  what  wond'rous  grace. 

Was  his  petition  crown'd  ! 
The  Lord  would  spare,  if  in  that  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found. 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great  God,  and  shall  a  nation  pray, 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain  ? 

A  Still  we  are  thine — we  bear  thy  name ; 
Here  yet  is  thine  abode: 
Lon£  has  thy  presence  bless'd  our  land— - 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God ! 

452  &  453„m[too  LOCAt  for  insertion.] 


ONE  THING  NEEDFUL... ORDINATION.   454   455 

454.  L.M.    Davies. 
One  thing  needful...JLuke  x.  42. 
2   O  WERE  my  heart  bat  fornrd  for  wo, 
What  streams  of  pitying  tears  should  flow, 
To  see  the  thoughtless  sous  of  men 
Labour,  and  toil,  and  live  in  vain ! 

2  One  thing  is  needful — one  alone,* 
If  this  be  ours,  all  is  ou-  own  : 
'Tis  needful  uow,  'twill  needful  be 
In  death  and  thro'  eternity. 

3  Without  it  we  are  all  undone, 

Tho'  we  ecu  Id  call  the  world  our  owe  ; 
Kot  all  the  joys  of  time  and  - 
Can  couniervai!  the  loss  immense. 

4  Great  God  !  that  pbw'rful  grace  of  thine, 
Which  rous'd  a  soul  so  dead  as  d 

Can  rouse  these  thoughtless  sinners  too. 
The  one  thing  needful  to  pursue. 

455,  L.M.  Doddridge. 
Seeking  Direction  in  the  choice  of  a  Pastor, 

1  SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear..,, 
Thy  servants' groans  indulgent  hear: 
Perplexed,  distress'd,  to  thee  we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of  thine  eve. 

2  Send  forth,  O  Lord  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right : 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,  sustain, 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

3  Return,  in  ways  of  peace  return, 
JSor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn : 
May  our  blest  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls  and  dear  to  thee ! 


456   457  OKDTNATION. 

456.  L.  M.  Doddridge* 

At  the  Settlement  of  a  Minister ....J "er<  iii.  15. 

1  SHEPHERD  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep 
With  constant  care  thy  humble  sheep: 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise 

To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches1  such  impart, 
Resembling  thy  own  gracious  heart.; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love^ 
Men  may  attest,  and  God  approve. 

3  Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Ziou's  pastures  tread  ! 

4  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'*!  blessings  on  thy  house  £ 
Thy  saints  are  succor'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock; 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  own  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

457.  C.M.    Williams. 

Praise  to  God  for  a  Gospel  Minister  after  the  decease 
of  another. 
J  TO  thy  great  name,  O  Prince  of  peace, 
Our  grateful  songs  we  raise  : 
Accept,  thou  Sun  of  righteousness, 
The  tribute  of  our  praise. 

2  In  widow'd  state  these  walls  no  more 
Their  mourning  weeds  shall  wears 
Thy  messenger  shall  joy  restore, 
And  ev'ry  loss  repair. 


€RDINA.TIOfr,  45fc 

~S  Thy  providence  our  souls  admire* 
With  joy  its  windings  trace; 
And  shout,  in  one  united  choir, 
The  triumphs  of  thy  grace. 
4  Our  happy  union,  Lord,  maintain, 
Here  let  thy  presence  dwell ; 
And  thousands  loosed  from  satan's  chaisfc 
Raise  from  the  brink  of  helh 
£5  Distressed  churches  pity,  Lord, 
Their  dismal  breaches  close, 
Their  sons  unite  in  sweet  accord, 
And  troubled  minds  compose. 

6  In  all  be  purity  maintain'd, 

Peace  like  a  river  flow ; 
And  pious  zeal,  and  love  unfeign'd, 

In  ev'ry  bosom  glow.] 

458     L.  M.    Radford's  col. 

People's  prayer  for  their  Minister* 

3  WITH  heavenly  pew'r,  O  Lord,  defend 

Him  whom  we  now  to  thee  commend; 

His  person  bless,  his  soul  secure, 

And  make  him  to  (he  end  endure. 
^2  Gird  him  with  all-sufficient  grace ; 

Direct  his  feet  in  paths  of  peace ; 

Thy  truth  a<  d  faithfulness  fulfil, 

And  help  him  to  obey  thy  will. 

3  Before  him  thy  protection  send, 
O  love  him,  save  him  to  the  end  ; 
Nor  let  him,  as  thy  pilgrim  rove 
Without  the  convoy  of  thy  love. 

4  Enlarge,  inflame,  and  fill  his  heart ; 
In  him  thy  mighty  pow'r  exert; 
That  thousands  yet  unborn  may  praise 

Tke  wonders  ot  redeeming  grace,  a  i  2 


ASS  460  ORDINATION, 

459,  C.  M.    Doddridge. 
After  the  Charge.,.. Heb.  xiii.  17. 

1  LET  Zion's  watchmen  all  awake, 

And  take  th'  alarm  they  give ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  solemn  charge  receive. 

2  5Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  pastor's  care  demands; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angels  heart, 
And  filFd  a  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lorii 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego; 
For  souls  which  must  for  ever  live 
In  rap  aires,  or  in  wo. 

4  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach* 

Their  own  Redeemer  see; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  sou!s3 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

460.    7s.    Hammond. 
After  the  Charge ....Prov.  xi.  3G\ 

1  WOULD  you  win  a  soul  to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
Say,  how  Jesu's  bowels  move  ; 
Tell  him  of  redeeming  love. 

2  Tell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side ; 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crown'd, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drown'd. 

3  Tell  him  how  he  suffer'd  death — 
Freely  yielded  up  his  breath, 
Dy'd,  and  rose  to  intercede, 

As  our  advocate  and  head. 

%  Tell  him  it  was  sovereign  grace 
Wrought  oo  yoii  to  seek  his  /ace— 


OUT-DOOR  WORSHIP... PARDON.         461    462 

Made  you  choose  the  better  part- 
Brought  salvation  to  your  heart. 

>  Tell  him  of  that  liberty, 
Wherewith  Jesus  makes  us  free; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiv'n — 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven. 

461.  L.  M.    B . 

Oid-Door  Worship... Mark  xvi.  15. 

1  'TWAS  Jesu's  last  and  great  command—- 
"Go,  preach  my  word  iu  ev'ry  land; 

**  To  all  be  my  salvation  shown, 
*  To  ev'ry  creature  make  it  known. 

2  "  While  thus  employed,  expect  my  grace 
"Attending  you  from  place  to  place; 

"  Where'er  you  meet,  expect  me  there — * 
"In  church,  or  house,  or  open  air." 

3  Commissioned  thus,  we  come  abroad, 
To  preach  the  gospel  of  our  God  : 
The  love  of  God  in  Christ  to  tell! 
The  love  that  saves  from  sin  and  hell, 

4  Jesus,  our  Lord  !  thy  word  fulfil — 
Thy  Spirit's  pow'r  be  with  us  still : 
JVIay  all  our  souls  thy  blessing  share — 
Accept  our  praise,  and  hear  our  pray'i. 

462.  L.  M.  Gibbons. 
Forgiveness. ...Luke  vii.  47. 

1  FORGIVENESS  !  'tis  a  joyful  sound, 
To  rebel  sinners  doom'd  to  die: 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around — 
Ye  seraphs  shout  it  from  the  sky ! 

2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine  : 
'Tis  full,  out-measuring  ev'ry  crime  j 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 
And  feel  no  change  by  changing  time. 


483  PARDON. 

3  O'er  sins,  unbounded  as  the  sand, 
And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  expand; 
The  seas  of  sov'reign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven, 
What  grateful  honors  shall  we  show 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiv'n, 
Love  will  in  equal  ardors  glow. 

[5  <  Cheer'd  by  the  hopes  of  pard'ning  graces 
I  come  thy  mercy,  Lord,  to  prove  : 
Like  weeping  Mary,  let  me  taste 
A  pledge  of  thy  forgiving  love.'] 
463.   L.  ML    Cennick. 
Seeking  Pardon,, ..Psalm  xxvii.  8„ 

1  LORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 
Opprest  with  fears,  to  thee  I  call; 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "Seek  ye  my  facejr? 
The  invitation  I  embrace ; 

I'll  seek  thy  face ;  thy  Spirit  give ! 
O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

3  I'll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come  ; 
If  back  I  turn,  hell  is  my  doom  j 
And  begging  in  his  way,  111  lie 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
"With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

5  But  canst  thou.  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain  ? 
Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not  me  deceive, 
The  soul  thai  seek*  thy  face  sbali  liv^ 


■  Then  venture,  O  my  soul,  in  pray'r, 
For  none  can  perish  pleading  here: 
Tbf  blood  of  Christ,  that  crimson  sea> 
ShalJ  wash  my  load  of  guilt  away.'] 

461.    C.  M.    Jones. 
Successful  Resolve... .Esther  ir.  16. 

5  COME,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 

A  thousand  thoughts  revolve, 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 
And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  "  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  tho*  my  sin 

46 Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
"I  know  his  courts,  1'il  enter  in, 
"Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  "  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne3 

"  And  there  my  guilt  confess; 

•Til  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 

•'  Without  his  sov'reigo  grace. 

4  4i  But  should  the  Lord  reject  my  plca^ 

"  And  disregard  my  pray'r ; 
<•  Yet  still,  like  Esther,  1  will  stay, 
"And  perish  only  there. 

£5  *  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go— 
UI  am  tesolv'd  to  try ; 
B  For  if  I  stay  away.  I  know 
"  I  must  for  ever  die/*] 

6  c  "  But  should  I  die  with  mercy  songht* 

"  When  T  the  king  have  tried: 
"I  there  should  die,  (delightful  thought!) 

H  Wrhere  ne'er  a  sinner  dy'd."  * 
40 }.    Second  Part.    L.  M.     Davies. 
Pardoning  Go</....Micah  vii.  18. 
t  GREAT  God  of  wonders !  all  thy  ways 
Are  matchless.  Godlike,  and  divine: 


405  TAREKTS, 

But  the  fair  glories  of  thy  grace 
More  Godlike  and  unrivall'd  shine  ; 
Who  is  a  pard'uing  God  like  thee  ? 
Or  who  has  grace  so  rich  and  free  ? 

2  Crimes  of  such  horror  to  forgive — 
Such  guilty,  daring  worms  to  spare, 
This  is  tby  grand  prerogative, 
And  none  shall  in  the  honor  share : 

3  Angels  and  men  resign  your  claim 
To  pity,  mercy,  love,  and  grace  : 
These  glories  crown  Jehovah's  name 
With  an  incomparable  blaze : 

4  In  wonder  lost,  with  trembling  joy, 
We  take  the  pardon  of  our  God  : 
Pardon  for  crimes  of  deepest  dye — 
A  pardon  seal'd  with  Jesus  blood: 

j  O  may  this  strange,  this  matchless  grace— ■ 
This  Godlike  miracle  of  love, 
Fill  the  wide  earth  with  grateful  praise. 
And  all  th*  angelic  choirs  above ! 

465.    C.  M.    Green. 
mts"  Prayer  for  their  Children.     O  that  Ishmaet 

inittht  live  before  thee. ...Gen.  xvii.  18. 
;>    THUS  did  pious  Abrah'm  pray 
1     For  his  beloved  son  : 
;Let  parents  in  the  present  day 
His  language  make  their  own. 
^2  Tho'  they  with  God  in  cov'nant  be, 
And  have  their  heaven  in  view; 
They  are  unhappy  till  they  see 
Their  children  happy  too.       * 
3  Their  hearts  with  iuward  anguish  bleed 
When  all  attempts  prove  vain ; 


PATIENCE,  &&# 

And  they  pursue  those  paths  that  lead 
To  everlasting  pain. 

4  They  warn,  indulge,  correct,  beseech^ 

While  tears  in  torrents  flow  ; 
And  'tis  beyond  the  pow'r  of  speech 
To  tell  the  griefs  they  know. 

5  Till  they  can  see  victorious  grace 

Their  children's  souls  possess, 
The  sparkling  wit,  the  smiling  face 
But  adds  to  their  distress. 

6  See  the  fond  father  clasp  his  child; 

Hark !  how  his  bowels  move : 
"Shalt  thou,  my  offspring,  be  exii'd 
"  From  God  my  Father's  love? 

7  H  Shall  cruel  spirits  drag  thee  down 

li  To  darkness  and  despair; 
"  Beneath  th'  Almighty's  angry  frowD> 

"  To  dwell  for  ever  there  ? 
3  u  Kind  heaven,  the  dreadful  scene  forbid ! 

u  Look  down,  dear  Lord,  and  bless; 
"  I'll  wrestle  hard,  as  Jacob  did— 

"31ay  I  obtain  success!'* 

466.    L.  M.    Gibbons. 
Patience.. ..  Luke  xxi.  19. 

1  PATIEXCE  !  O  'tis  a  grace  divine, 
Sent  from  the  God  of  pow'r  and  love; 
That  leans  upon  its  father's  hand, 

As  thro'  the  wilderness  we  move. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles  of  our  mortal  state, 
Aad  wait  contented  our  discharge, 
iNTor  think  our  glory  comes  too  late, 

3  Tho'  we,  ia  full  sensation,  feel 

The  weight,  the  wouuds.  our  God  ordains, 


463  FATIENCE. 

We  smile  amidst  our  heaviest  woe% 
Aod  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains* 

4  O  for  this  grace  to  aid  our  souls ! 
And  arm  with  fortitude  the  breast; 
Till  life's  tumult'ous  voyage  is  o'er, 
We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest  I 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign, 
Hope  shall  in  full  fruition  die; 
And  patience  in  possession  end 

In  the  bright  worlds  of  bliss  on  higfe„ 
467.    7s.    Hammond. 
Penitent  seelcing  Cftmi....Cant.  ii.  5. 
3  GRACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  eaiv 
My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear  s 
Sore  distrest  with  guilt  am  I, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
[2  Wealth  and  honor  I  disdain; 
Earthly  comforts  all  are  vain ; 
These  can  never  satisfy, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die, 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt3 
Only  take  away  my  guilt; 
Mourning  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die.] 

4  All  unholy  and  unclean, 
1  am  nothing  else  but  sin; 
1  to  thee  for  mercy  fly, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost ; 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust; 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply,    . 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

6  O   my  G<  d  what  shall  I  say  ? 
Take,  0  take  my  sins  away  : 


PENITENCE.  47) 

Jesu's  blood  to  me  apply,  & 

Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 
7  Does  the  Father  seem  to  frown  ? 
I  take  shelter  ia  the  Son  : 
Jesus,  to  thine  arms  I  fly, 
Save  me,  Lord,  or  else  I  die. 

468.   8.7.    Aldriclge's  col. 
Tenitent  suing  for  Pardon. ...Job  xiii.  1>. 

1  SAVIOUR,  canst  thou  love  a  traitor? 

Canst  thou  love  a  child  of  wrath  ? 
Can  a.  hell-deserving  creature 
Be  the  purchase  of  thy  death  ? 

2  Is  thy  blood  so  efficacious, 

As  to  make  my  nature  clean  ? 
Is  thy  sacrifice  so  precious, 
As  to  free  me  from  my  sin  ? 

3  Sin  on  ev'ry  side  surrounds  me ; 

No  acquittance  can  I  hear; 
Pangs  of  unbelief  confound  me, 
Help  me,  Lord,  my  grief  to  bear, 

4  Here  then  is  my  resolution, 

At  thy  dearest  feet  to  fall  ; 
Here  I'll  meet  my  condemnation. 

Or  a  freedom  from  my  thrall. 
[5  Now  deny  thy  grace  and  mercy, 

If  thou  caost,  to  wretched  me  ; 
Lay  aside  thy  love  aod  pity, 

If  thou  canst,  and  let  me  die !] 
6  If  I  meet  with  condemnation, 

Justly  I  deserve  the  same  ; 
Tf  I  meet  with  free  salvation/ 


463    4*0  PERSECUTION, 

469.  L.  M.    Dobell. 
Persecution  profitable  to-S  amis-... .Malt,  k.  21^- 

1  FEAR  not,  ye  little  chosen  flock,- 
You're  safe  in  Christ  th*  eternal  rock : 
You  are  the  purchase  of  his  blood, 
Lov'd,  and  redeem'd,  and  call'd  of  God, 

2  Tho*  earth  and  hell  against  you  rage, 
He  for  your  souls  will  still  engage, 
To  prove  the  work  is  all  divine, 
He'll  make  your  graces  brighter  shine. 

3  When  devils  roar,  it  oft  does  prove 
A  time  of  sovereign,  special  love; 
And  sinners  at  thy  footstool  fall, 
To  crown  the  Saviour  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  chosen  flock,  go  on  to  pray, 
Grace  shall  be  equal  to  your  day  : 
He  will  his  glorious  truth  defend, 
And  prove  your  everlasting  friend. 

470.  L.M.    Peacock. 
Stephen's  Death.... Acts  vi.  15.  ch.  vii.  56— 59, 

1  WHAT  tender  pity,  love,  and  care, 
For  suiTring  saints  doth  Jesus  bear; 
While  they  his  glorious  name  confess, 
'Midst  persecution  and  distress. 

2  Tho'  by  th'  oppressor's  rod  they  smart, 
See  the  Redeemer  still  impart 

His  consolations  all  diviue, 

With  cheerful  beams  their  faces  shine. 

3  Thus  Stephen,  the  first  martyr,  dies,        » 
To  truth  a  joyful  sacrifice ; 

To  vindicate  the  cause  of  God, 
He  seals  the  gospel  with  his  blood. 
A  Lo!  on  his  countenance  appears 
Such  radiance  as  an  angel  wears ; 


PF.BSEVERANCE.  47} 

Reflected  rays  of  glory  bright, 
Meet  the  spectators  woodTous  sight, 

5  ISot  death,  with  all  its  dread  array, 
His  heaven-born  sou!  could  e'er  dismay; 
iTesiis,  the  saint  expiring,  cheers, 

And  to  his  rapturd  sight  appears. 

6  "  Behold,"  he  cries,  M  heaven's  gates  expand  ; 
'•Exalted  see,  at  God's  right  hand, 

"The  Son  of  man,  with  glory  crown'd, 
"  And  the  bright  seraphim  arouud." 

7  Thus  would  the  view  of  Jesu's  face, 
Each  tear  disarm,  each  terror  chase  ; 
Thus  blest  with  joy,  we  yield  our  breath. 
Triumphing  o'er  the  monster,  death. 

471.    CM.    Gibbons. 
Final  Perseverance. ..A  Peter  i.  5. 

1  THE  intercession  of  our  Lord 

His  people's  safety  prove, 
And  to  the  end  he  loves  the  souls 
Who'  first  he  deign'd  tG  love  ! 

2  "Father," he  cries,  in  his  last  hours, 

M  My  brethren  I  commend 
"  To  thy  protection,  from  the  snares 
"Of  death  and  hell  defend. 
f3  "  O  sanctify  them  by  thy  word, 
t;  Unite  them  all  to  thee; 
"Till  gathered  home  by  death*  at  length 
"  They  thy  sanation  see.] 
4  <c  Father,  'tis  my  desire  that  all 
"  Whom  thou  to  me  hast  giv'u, 
"  Behold  my  glory,  and  enjoy 
M  With  me,  an  endless  heaven.1' 
h  Thus  Jesus  pray'd,  nor  shall  his  pray'rs 
Be  blown  away,  and  lost ; 


472  FOOU  IN  SPIRIT. 

Clirisiians,  rejoice,  your  landing's  sure 
On  the  celestial  coast. 

472.    L.  M.    Steele 
Poor  in  S/wrif....Matt.  v.  3. 

1  YE  humble  souls,  complain  no  more  7 
Let  faith  survey  your  future  store ; 
How  happy,  how  divinely  blest, 
The  sacred  word  of  truth  attest ! 

2  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
And  pours  the  penitential  tear  ; 
Hope  points  to  your  dejected  eyes, 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride : 
In  vain  they  boast  their  little  stores; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours.— 

[4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 

Where  health,  and  peace,  and  joy  unite  j 
Where  undecliuing  pleasures  rise, 
And  ev'ry  -wish  hath  full  supplies. 

5  A  kiugdom  which  can  ne'er  decay, 
While  time  sweeps  earthly  thrones  away  * 
The  state  which  pow'r  and  truth  sustain, 
Unmov'd  for  ever  must  remain. 

6  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view 
The  glorious  friend  that  dy'd  for  you  : 
That  dy'd  to  ransom,  dyM  to  raise, 

To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise.*;; 

7  Jesus,  to  thee  I  breathe  my  prayer ! 
Keveal,  confirm  my  iut'mt  there : 
Whate'er  my  humble  lot  below, 
This,  this  my  soul  desires  to  know  ! 

3  O  let  me  hear  that  voice  divine, 
Pronounce  the  glorious  blessing  mine  f 


POWER  OF  GOP.A&ABE...PRAYER.    473  474  475 

Enroll'd  among  thy  happy  poor, 
My  largest  wishes  ask  no  more. 
473.    L.  ftl.    Elliott. 
Power  of  God....  Jer.  xxxii.  2  7. ...Rom.  viii.  32, 

1  IS  any  thing  too  hard  for  God  ? 
What  wont  he  for  his  children  do  ? 
Dear  in  his  sight  is  Jesu's  blood, 
And  dear  the  purchase  of  it  too. 

2  Believe,  and  ask  whate'er  thou  wilt, 
Believing  ask,  thou  shalt  obtain; 
For,  lo  !  Immanuel's  blood  was  spilt. 
Because  thou  shouldst  not  ask  in  vain, 

47  4.   L.M.    D obeli. 
Praise. 

1  WIIILE  here  on  earth  I'm  call'd  to  slay 
I'll  praise  my  God  from  day  lo  day; 
Jesus  hath  wash'd  away  my  sin, 

And  made  my  soul  complete  in  him. 

2  When  I  am  brought  before  his  throne, 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  he  halb  done  ; 
And  join  with  all  the  ransom'd  race3 
To  praise  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

3  Thro'  all  eternity  111  view 
My  Jesus  and  admire  him  too; 
Praise  shall  attune  my  warbling  tongue, 
And  grace,  free  grace,  be  all  my  song. 

475.  I*.  M.  Godwin,  altered. 
Lord's  Prayo\...Matt.  vi.  9—13. 

1  OUR  Father,  throo'd  n  heaven,  divine, 
To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid; 
Thy  kingdom  come.. ..let  spiendor  shine5 
And  thy  bright  will  be  still  obeyM. 

2  (tive  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day, 

And  all  our  wants  do  thou  supply  ;         k  k  2 


PRAYER. 

With  gospel  truth  feed  us,  we  prayy 
That  we  may  never  faint  or  die. 

3  Extend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew, 
;Qur  each  offence  in  love  forgive, 
Teach  us  divine  forgiveness  too, 
And  freed  from  evil  let  us  live. 

4  For  thing's  the  kingdom,  and  the  powV 
And  all  the  glory  waits  thy  name  ; 
Let  ev'ry  saint  thy  grace  adore, 

And  sound  in  songs  their  loud  Ameu. 

476.    L.  M.    Hart. 
Pray  without  ceasing. ..A  Thes.  v.  17. 

1  PRAY'Il  was  appointed  to  convey 
The  blessings  God  designs  to  give; 
Long  as  they  live  should  christians  pray, 
Tor  only  while  they  pray,  they  live. 

2  The  christian's  heart  his  pray'r  indites, 
He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within ; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Chrkt  receives,  and  gives  it  in, 
£3  And  wilt  thou  in  dead  silence  lie, 

When  Christ  stands  waiting  for  thy  pray'r  P 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  friend  on. high; 
Arise,  and  try  thy  interest  there. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress — 
If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay — 
If  guilt  deject— if  sin  distress, 

The  remedy's  before  thee!. ..pray.] 

5  'Tis  pray'r  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 
Tho'  thought  be  broken. ...language  lame; 
Pray,  if  thou  canst,  or  canst  uot  speak, 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesu's  name. 

6  Depend  on  Christ.. ..thou  cansUiot  fail : 
Make  a  U  thy  wants  and  wishes  known; 


WAITER.  477    4?o 

Fear  not... .his  merits  must  prevail; 
Ask  what  thou  wilt,  it  shall  be  done. 

477.     L.  M.     Cowper. 

Exhortation  to  Prayer. 
2  WHAT  various  hiod ranees  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy-seat  ? 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayVj, 
Eut  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Pray'r  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw ; 
Pray 'r  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw.... 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love.... 
Brings  ev'ry  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight ; 
Tray'r  makes  the  christian's  armour  bright; 
And  satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 
[4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide. 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 
But  when,  thro'  weariness,  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevailed.] 

5  Have  you  no  words?  ah!  think  again: 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  c^re. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent. 
To  heaven  in  supplications  sent.... 
Your  cheerful  songs  should  oftener  be, 

41  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me!" 
473.    L.M.     D obeli 
Benefit  of  public,  private,  and  family  devotion* 
3   IN  the  dark  night,  when  much  distress 
I  sought  my  God,  my  Lord,  my  rest.,,, 
Amidst  the  searches  of  my  thought, 
I  sought  my  Lord,  but  found  him  not 


478  PUAYEK. 

2  Thence  in  the  street  I  sought  my  Lord, 
Where  oft  I've  feasted  cm  his  word : 

But  ah  !  how  low  my  soul  was  brought..  * 
I  sought  the  Lord,  but  found  him  not. 

3  '  I  ask'd  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 
Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delight  V 
With  anxious  care  my  lord  I  sought, 
But  ah,  alas !  1  found  him  not. 

4  In  my  distress  the  Lord  drew  nigh, 
And  to  my  soul  did  thus  reply— 

tk  Thou  never  wast  by  me  forgot, 

"  Tho'  thou  didst  seek,  and  found  me  not, 

5  "  When  in  the  closet,  I  was  there; 
u  I  was  with  thee  in  famly  pray'r: 
"  And  in  my  house  I  saw  thy  tears, 

"  Whilst  struggling  with  thy  doubts  and  fear& 

6  "I  hid  my  face  to  prove  thy  zeal, 

16  When  thou  didst  plead  but  not  prevails 

"  In  ail  the  paths  of  holiness, 

<;  My  bowels  mov'd  to  see  thy  face. 

7  "  All  was  to  prove  thy  faith  sincere, 
"  That  I  to  thee  did  not  appear; 
"Thy  name  is  graven  on  my  heart; 
"  From  thee  I  never  will  depart. 

8  Cl  I  drew  thy  soul  with  cords  of  Jove— - 
"  I  drew  thy  heart  to  things  above; 

"  I  still  will  draw  thee  on  to  heaven—  ■ 
"  Thy  debts  are  paid,  thy  sins  forgivV 


ft  If  Jesus  Christ  is  precious  here, 
In  heaven  mere  precious  he'll  appear; 
And  still  more  precious  he:ll  be  found , 
A?  endless  years  are  rolling  roi?n3. 


piulyEr.  479  4S0 

4V3.    C.  31.     Beddome,  all: 
Prayer  for  past  enjoyments.. .. Psalm  cxix.  32, 

1  AGAIN,  indulgent  Lord,  return 

With  thy  sweet,  quickning  grace* 
To  animate  my  sluggish  soul, 
And  speed  me  in  my  race. 

2  O  may  I  feel  as  once  I  felt, 

When  pain'd  and  griev'd  at  heart; 
Thy  kind,  forgiving,  melting  look, 
Relieved  my  evTy  smart. 

3  Let  graces  then,  iu  exercise, 

Be  exercis'd  again : 
And,  nurture  by  celestial  pevv'r, 

In  exercise  remain. 
A  Awake,  my  love,  my  faith,  my  hope, 

My  fortitude  and  joy  ; 
Vain  world,  begone,  let  things  above 

My  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Whilst  thee,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God,, 
I  would  for  ever  own; 
Drive  each  rebellious,  rival  lust, 
Each  traitor  from  the  throne. 
€•  Instruct  my  mind,  my  will  subdue, 
To  heaven  my  passions  raise  ; 
And  let  my  life  for  ever  be 
Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

480.    C.  31.    Hands. 
Remember  mc.^JStch.  xiii.  31. 

1  O  THOU,  from  whom  all  goodness  flows, 

I  lift  my  heart  to  thee  ; 
In  all  my  sorrows,  conflicts,  woes, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

2  Whene'er  on  my  poor,  burden'd  hear 

My  sins  lie  heavily, 


481  PR IYER. 

My  pardon  speak,  new  peace  impart, 
In  love  remember  me. 

3  Temptations  sore  obstruct  my  way, 

To  shake  my  faith  in  thee ; 
O  give  me  strength,  Lord,  as  my  day, 
For  good  remember  me. 

4  When  in  desertion's  dismal  night, 

Thy  face  I  cannot  see, 
Then,  Lord,  arise,  with  glorious  light? 
And  still  remember  me. 

5  If  on  my  face,  for  thy  dear  name, 

Shame  and  reproaches  be, 
All  heil  reproach,  and  welcome  shame^ 
If  thou  remember  me. 

6  The  hour  is  near,  consigned  to  death, 

I  own  my  just  decree ; 
Saviour,  with  my  last,  parting  breath, 
I'll  cry,  "  remember  me." 
[7  '  When  heaven's  celestial  gates  give  way, 
My  soul  shall  fly  to  thee, 
To  tell,  in  realms  of  endless  day, 
Thou  hast  remembered  me.'J 
481.    CM.    McdLy. 
My  God  will  hear  mc....Mic.  vii.  7. 

1  TO  ihee,  O  Lord,  my  heavenly  king, 

Now  will  my  soul  draw  near; 

Thankful  of  this  sweet  truth  to  sing, 

That  thou,  my  God,  wilt  hear. 

2  Tho'  1  am  poor  and  needy  too, 

And  scarce  know  what  to  say ; 
And  tho'  my  words  are  faint  and  few. 
My  God  will  hear  me  pray, 

3  Thro'  Christ  I  come,  and  mercy  claim, 

Who  lives  to  intercede ; 


PRAYER.  432    483- 

Jqt  in  his  dear  adored  name, 
My  God  Tvill  hear  me  plead. 

4  Tho'  oft  with  sins,  aad  doubts,  aDd  fear?, 

31y  soul  is  much  cast  down; 
And  tho*  o'erwhelm'd  with  sighs  and  tears, 
My  God  will  hear  me  groan. 

5  Then  whilst  my  life  and  breath  remain, 

I'll  humbly  persevere ; 
And  when  to  glory  I  attain, 
My  God  will  hear  me  there. 

482.  CM.    Newton. 

Prayer. 
]  APPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
Where  Jesus  answer's  pray'r ; 
There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

483.  S.  ML    Kenton. 
Importunate  prayer  prevalent  with  God.*,, 

Lute  xviii.  1 — 7. 

1  THE  Lord,  who  truly  knows 
The  heart  of  ev'ry  saint, 

Invites  us  by  his  holy  word, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear; 
We  never  plead  in  vain; 

Yet  we  must  wait  till  he  appear, 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Tho'  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  be  importunate. 

4  'Twas  thus  a  widow  poor, 
Without  support  or  friend^ 


434  PRAYER. 

Beset  the  unjust  judge's  door, 

And  gain'd  at  last  her  end, 
5       And  shall  not  Jesus  hear 

His  chosen,  when  they  cry  ? 
Yes,  tho'  lie  may  awhile  forbear, 

He'll  not  their  suit  deny. 
5       Then  let  us  earnest  be, 

And  never  faint  in  pray'r; 
He  loves  our  importunity, 

And  makes  our  cause  his  care. 

484.    148th.    Neyvton. 
Hannah's  Prayer.., A  Sam.i.  13, 

1  WHEN  Hannah,  prest  with  grief, 
Pour'd  forth  her  soul  in  pray'r, 
She  quickly  found  relief, 

And  left  her  burden  there : 
Like  her,  iu  ev'ry  trying  case, 
May  we  approach  a  throne  of  grace. 

2  When  she  began  to  pray, 
Her  heart  was  paiu'd  and  sad  j 
But  ere  she  went  away, 

Was  comforted  and  glad  : 
In  trouble,  what  a  resting  place 
Have  they  who  know  the  throne  of  grace  I 
t>       Tho*  men  and  devils  rage, 

And  threaten  to  devour; 

The  saints,  from  age  to  age, 

Are  safe  from  all  their  pow'r. 
Fresh  strength  they  guiri  to  run  their  race, 
By  waiting  at  the  throne  of  grace. 

.1       Numbers  before  bave  try 'd, 
And  found  the  promise  true; 
JNor  has  one  been  deny'd ; 
Then  why  should  I  or  you  ? 


MAYBn...FBEPARAT!ON,  485 

Let  us,  by  faith,  their  footsteps  trace, 
And  hasten  to  the  throne  of  grace  ! 

485.    8. 7.     Nenton. 
Ruhr's  Daughter. ...Mark  v.  39—42. 

1  COULD  the  creatures  help  or  ease  us, 

Seldom  should  we  think  of  pray'r ; 
Few,  if  any,  come  to  Jesus, 
Till  reduced  to  self-despair. 

2  Long  we  either  slight  or  doubt  him, 

But  when  all  the  means  we  try 
Prove  v»e  cannot  do  without  him, 
Then  at  last  to  him  we  cry. 

3  Thus  the  Ruler,  when  his  daughter 

Suflfer'd  much,  tho'  Christ  was  uigfa, 
Still  deferred  it,  till  he  thought  her 
At  the  very  point  to  die. 

4  Fear  not  then,  distrest  believer— 

Venture  on  his  mighty  name; 
He  is  able  to  deliver, 

And  his  love  is  still  the  same, 

5  Can  his  pity  or  his  power 

Fef1  thee  to  pray  in  vain  ? 
Wait  but  his  appointed  hour, 
And  thy  suit  thou  shalt  obtain. 
486.    SLM.    Elliol&  Harrison. 
Wrtpare  to  meet  thy God... Amos  iv.  I2...51at.xxiv.  4j> 
I       PREPARE  me,  O  my  Gcd, 
To  stand  before  thy  face: 
Thy  spirit  must  the  work  perform, 
For  it  U  all  of  grace. 
[2       I  can't  prepare  my  heart, 
Eternal  life  i 
Xis  thou  mu  t  all  : 


48/ 


PRODIGAL. 

I  can't  one  sin  atone — 
I  swell  with  pride  no  more; 
All  the  best  duties  I  have  done, 
I've  reason  to  deplore.] 

4  In  Christ's  obedience  clothe, 
And  wash  me  in  his  blood; 

So  shall  I  lift  my  head  with  joy 
Among  the  sons  of  God. 

5  Do  thou  my  sins  subdue — 

Thy  sov'reign  love  make  known ; 
The  spirit  of  my  mind  renew, 
And  save  me  in  thy  Son. 

$      Let  me  attest  thy  power — 
Let  me  thy  goodness  prove, 
Till  my  full  soul  can  hold  no  more 
Of  everlasting  love. 

437.  L.  M.  Gibbons. 
Prodigal....Ij[ike  xv.  1 1-^32 

1  SEE  how^ie  disobedient  son 
His  father  and  his  house  forsakes, 
And,  bent  on  luxury  and  lust, 

To  foreign  lands  his  journey  takes. 

2  His  substance  spent.. ..his  health  decay VL 
Without  a  friend  to  help  his  wo  : 

In  hope,  in  fear,  he  now  resolves 
Back  to  his  father's  house  to  go! 

3  Far  off  the  father  spies  his  son— 
His  bowels  with  compassion  move ; 
He  runs  and  clasps  him  round  his  neck 
And  welcomes  with  a  kiss  of  love. 

4  "  Father,  I  own,'"  the  suppliant  said, 

"  My  sins  against  both  heaven  and  thee ;, 
"  Unworthy  to  be  calPd  thy  son, 
c-  Now  like  a  servant  deal  with  mc/' 


TRODIGAL,  4&fc 

Bring  the  best  robe  and  clothe  my  son," 
The  father  graciously  commands; 
44  Provide  with  shoes  his  tottYiag  feet— 
a  With  rings  of  beauty  deck  his  hands : 

C  "  A  feast.. ..a  sumptuous  feast  prepare... . 
"Pleasure  thro'  all  my  house  shall  reign; 
44  My  son  was  lost  but  now  is  found— 
<;  My  sou  was  dead,  now  lives  again." 

\    CM.     Knit. 
ProdizaVs  Return.. ..Lu}ie  xv.  20—30. 
3    WHEJJJ  to  his  father's  fond  embrace 
The  Prodigal  returned, 

The  tears  bedewM  his  aged  face; 
^   With  love  his  bosom  buroVl. 

2  tie  kiss'd  him  with  a  father's  lore, 

Tho"  he  such  crimes  had  done; 
ReprovVi  the  sin  that  made  him  rove, 
Yet  owiAi  him  for  his  son. 

3  For  him  the  fatted -calf  they  slew, 

The  father's  grace  to  prove: 
While  on  the  rebel's  hand  we  view 
The  tokens  of  his  love. 

4  With  a  bright  robe  my  son  array, 

For  'tis  my  royal  will ; 
Make  no  excuse — without  .delay., 
tor  he's  a  fav'rite  still. 

5  His  shame,  his  folly,  and  his 

The  father  saw  no  more ; 
His  thoughts,  his  ways,  his  acts  unclear^ 
This  garment  cover'd  o'er. 
£  Thus  shall  Jehovah's  sovreign  grace, 
Thro"  Jesu's  blood  alone, 
Bring  all  th'  apostate,  ransom'd  race, 
With  weeping,  to  his  throne. 


488  490  j^komises. 

489.    L.  M.    Faivceii. 
Promise .?....  Dcut.  xxxiii.  25. 

1  AFFLICTED  soul,  to  Christ  draw  gear; 
The  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 

That  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  ?,m\  say, 

<k  How  shall  1  staud  the  trying  day  ?" 
lie  has  cngagM,  By  firm  decree, 
That  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 
*3  Thy  faith  is  weak  thy  foes  are  strong, 
And  if  (he  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  (lee ; 
For  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be, 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name: 
In  fi'ry  trials  thou  ahalt  fee, 

That  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  l>. 

5  When  calfcl  to  bear  the  weighty  cross 
Or  sore  affliction,  pain,  or  loss— 

Or  deep  distress  or  poverty. 

Still  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue.- 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free, 

And  as  thy  days  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  0 1) .    S .  M .     Stilish  u  ry  col 
'The  Promise  is  wilo  you  and  io  your  children. 
Acts  ii.  39. 

"»        IIOW  great  thy  mercies,  Lord, 
How  plenteous  is  thy  grace; 
Which  in  the  covenant  of  thy  love, 
Include!-  each  rising  race. 


PROMISES.  4ff 

2  .  anise  how  divine, 
To  Abrainn  and  bis  seed, 

I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine, 
Supplying  all  their  need. 

3  Our  offspring,  still  thy  care, 
Shall  own  their  father's  God, 

To  latest  time  thy  blessing  share. 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 
[4       Thy  love  we  will  adore, 

And  sing  thy  matchless  grace; 
Thy  covenant  is  firm  and  sure, 
To  all  thy  chosen  race.] 

491.    lis.     K . 

Prcciovs  Prvmises....Isaiah  xli.  10... .2  Peter  i.  4, 
HOW  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith  ia  his  excellent  word! 
What  more  can  he  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said  ? 
You.  who  unto  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled. 
In  ev'ry  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding  in  wealth; 

me  and  abroad,  on  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
As  thy  days  may  demand,  so  thy  succour  shall  be» 

':  Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee,  O  be  not  dismay'd, 
t;  I,  I  am  thy  God5  and  will  still  give  thee  aid  ; 
w  I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause  thee  to 
t:  Upheld  by  my  righteous,  omnipotent  hand,  [stand, 

;;  When  thro'  the  deep  waters  I  cause  thee  to  go, 
"  The  rivers  of  sorrow  shall  not  thee  o'erflow; 
or  I  will  be  with  thee  thy  troubles  to  bless, 
';  And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 
";  When  thro"  fi'ry  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie, 
arace  all-sufficient  shall  be  thy  supply; 
art  thee — I  only  design 

sold  to  refine.  &12 


492  PROPHET. 

6  E'en  down  to  old  age,  all  my  people  shall  prove 
c  My  sov'reign.  eternal,  unchangeable  love; 
c  And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples  adorn, 
c  Like  lambs  they  shall  stiil  iu  my  bosom  be  borne. 
c  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leanVl  for  repose, 
1 1  will  not,  I  cannot,  desert  to  his  foes ; 

That  soul,  tho'  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
4  I'll  never,  no,  never,  no,  never  forsake." 

492.     L.  M.     Uavies. 
Christ  a  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King... A  Peter  ii.  T. 

1  JESUS,  how  precious  is  thy  name ! 
The  great  Jehovah's  Darling,  thou  1 
O  let  me  catch  th1  immortal  flame, 
With  which  angelic  bosoms  glow  ! 
Thee  above  all  this  heart  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  blest  above ! 

2  My  prophet  thou,  my  heavenly  guide, 
Thy  sweet  instructions  I  will  hear ; 
The  words  that  from  thy  lips  proceed, 
O  how  divinely  sweet  they  are  ! 

3  My  great  High-Priest,  whose  precious  blood 
Did  once  atone  upon  the  cross; 

Who  now  dost  intercede  with  God, 
And  plead  the  friendless  sinner's  cause. 

4  My  King  supreme,  to  thee  I  bow, 

A  willing  subject  at  thy  feet 
All  other  lords  I  disavow, 
And  to  thy  government  subn 

5  Transcend  ant  Prince  !  for  ever 
Dearer  than  thousand  worlds  to  me, 
Shall  bold,  presumptuous  rivals  dare 
Pretend  to  share  my  love  with  thee  I 


providence,  493  43; 

493.     L.  M.     Faivcelt. 
Elijah  fed  by  Ravens... A  Kings  xvii.  6. 

1  WHEN  God's  own  people  stand  in  need., 
His  goodness  will  provide  supplies  : 
Thus  when  Elijah  faints  for  bread, 

A  raven  to  his  succour  flies. 

2  At  God  s  command,  with  speedy  wings, 
The  hungry  bird  resigns  its  prey ; 
And  to  the  rev'rend  prophet  brings 
The  needful  portion  day  by  day. 

[3  This  method  may  be  counted  strange^ 
But  happy  was  Elijah's  lot : 
For  nature's  course  shall  sooner  change, 
Than  God's  dear  children  be  forgot] 

4  This  wonder  oft  has  been  renew'd, 
And  saints  by  sweet  experience  find 
Their  evils  over-ruPd  for  good — 
Their  foes  to  friendly  deeds  incliu'd. 

5  Who  can  distrust  that  mighty  hand, 
Which  rules  with  universal  sway ; 
Which  nature's  laws  can  countermand^ 
Or  feed  us  by  a  bird  of  prey ! 

494.     L.  M.     Holloway's  CoL 
Dark  Providence.. ..Eph.  i.  11. 

1  THY  ways,  O  Lord,  with  wise  design. 
Are  fram'd  upon  thy  throne  above  ; 
And  ev'ry  dark  and  bending  line, 
Meets  in  the  centre  of  thy  love. 

2  With  feeble  light,  and  half  obsure, 
Poor  mortals  thy  arrangements  view : 
Not  knowing  that  the  least  are  sure, 
And  the  mysterious  just  and  true. 

3  Thy  flock,  thy  own  peculiar  care, 

I     *  bow  f.bey  seem  to  roam  uney'd* 


^95  PROVIDENCE. 

Are  led,  or  driven  only  where 
They  best  and  safest  may  abide,, 

4  They  neither  know,  nor  trace  the  way 
TJut  trusting  to  thy  piercing  eye, 
"None  of  their  feet  to  ruin  stray, 
Nor  shall  the  weakest  fail  or  die. 

b  Our  favorM  souls  shall  meekly  learn 
To  lay  their  reason  at  thy  limine  : 
Too  weak  thy  secrets  to  discern, 
Wejll  trust  thee  for  our  guide  alone. 

495.     C.  M.     Farvcett. 
Dark  Providence. ..A  Cor.  xiii.  0,  12. 

1  THY  way  O  God,  is  in  the  sea  ; 
Thy  paths  I  cannot  trace : 

Nor  comprehend  the  mystery 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace. 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense 

My  captive  soul  surround  ; 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 

My  wandVing  thoughts  confound. 
[3  ;  But  who  those  depths  can  e'er  unfold, 

Or  those  dark  mazes  show  ? 
Too  long  the  chain,  the  link  too  fiiir. 

For  mortal  eyes  (o  view  :'] 

4  As  thro'  a  glass,  T  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love; 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee. 
Or  of  the  joys  aix;' 

5  TTis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  v 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight ; 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  rev( 
In  glory's  clearer  light  ? 
8  With  raptures  shall  I  then  sui 
providence  aad  grace  ; 


puovidenci:.  498  491 

And  spend  an  everlasting  day 
in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 
49  a.     C.  M.     Covjpcr. 
leries  of  Provi  icnce....Jo\in  xiii.  7. 
GOD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way, 

His  to  perform  ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  io  Uic  sea, 
les  upon  the  storm. 
:  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 
r~  failing  si 
g  np  his  bright  designs, 
'reig  i  wilL 
I  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take ; 
The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread 
Are  big  v  all  break 

id.   % 
I  Jmjge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense. 
But  trust  him  for  his  grace  ; 
Behind  a  fi  lence 

He  hides  a  smiling  f 
>  His  purposes  v  '  fast, 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  ta 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flow'r. 

5  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 
3  scr.n  his  work  in  vain  ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
d  he  will  make  it  plain. 
497.     C.  M.     Addispn. 
Providcnce.:.Psa\m  ciii.  1 — 5. 
I   WHJSN  ail  thy  mercies,  O  my  G 
My  rising  soul  surveys  : 

:  with  the  view,  I'm  k 
wonder,  love,  and  pi 


4.93  PROVIDENCE. 

2  Thy  providence  my  life  susiain'd, 

Arid  all  my  wants  redressed : 
When  in  the  silent  womb  I  ]\iy> 
And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  au  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  pray'r. 
4,  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 
With  heedless  steps  I  ran, 
Thine  arm  unseen  convey \1  me  safe, 
x\nd  led  me  up  to  man. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Kor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

6  Thro'  evh'y  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
And  alter  death,  in  drjtaut  worlds, 
Thy  mercy  still  explore. 

7  Through  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise ; 

But  O,  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

408.     S.  M.     Gibbons. 
National  Evils  the  Punishment  cj  Gw/....Amos  iii.  C. 

1  THERE'S  not  an  evil  (lies, 
And  pour's  its  woes  abroad, 

Through  country,  kingdom,  city,  town, 
But  what  is  sent  of  God  ! 

2  Should  plagues,  should  fevers  shoot 
Swift  poison  through  my  veins, 

They  take  ihcir  orders  from  the  skies, 
With  all  their  burning  pains. 


trovidence.  499 

3  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 
And  own  thy  righteous  rod, 

And  beg  that  ev'ry  stroke  I  feci 
31  ay  bring  me  near  to  God  I 

4  O  may  thy  providence 
Promote  the  life  divine, 

And  brighter  through  the  midnight  shade 
May  all  my  graces  shine  ! 
499.     S.  M.     Morton's  Co!. 
Resignation  to  Providence,. ..Job  xxxviii.  41, 

1  MY  God  knows  what  I  want; 
He  sees  my  helplessness, 

And  always  readier  is  to  grant, 
Than  I  to  ask  his  grace. 

2  My  fearful  heart  he  reads — 
Secures  my  soul  from  harms ; 

And  underneath  his  mercy  spreads 

Its  everlasting  arms. 
[3      The  fictioufl  pow'rs  of  chance 

An d  fortune,  I  defy  ; 
My  life's  minutest  circumstance 

Js  subject  to  his  eye.] 

4  He  hears  die  ravens  call, 
Nor  will  his  children  grieve ; 

Nor  can  a  worthless  sparrow  fall* 
Without  my  Father's  leave, 

5  O  may  I  doubt  no  more, 
But  iu  his  pleasure  rest : 

Euilt  on  his  love,  his  truth,  and  pottV, 
My  soul  is  truly  blest. 

0       T'  accomplish  his  design, 
All  dark  events  agree; 
Ann  i  tribute  divine 

Is  now  at  work  for  me. 


500  PROVIDENCE. 

500.     144th.     Ncivion. 
The  Lord  mil  see,  or  provide. ...Gen.  xxli.  14. 

1  THO'  troubles  assail  and  clangers  affright, 
Tho'  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all  unite, 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide — 
The  scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

[2  The  birds,  without  barn,  or  store-house,  are  fad; 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread  : 
His  saints  what  is  fitting  shall  ne'er  be  deny'd, 
So  long  as  'tis  written,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

3  We  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  be  tost 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  cannot  be  lost; 
Tho*  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide, 
The  promise  engages  the  Lord  will  provide. 

4  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abrah'm  of  old  ; 

Not  knowing  our  way,  but  faith  makes  us  bold  . 
For  tho'  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a  good  guide. 
And  trust,  in  all  dangers,  the  Lord  will  provide. 
[5  When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fills  us  with  fears,  we  triumph  by  faith; 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  tho'  oft  he  has  try'd, 
This  heart-cheering  promise,  the  Lord  will  provide. 

G  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  our  hope  is  io  vain — 
The  good  that  we  seek,  we  ne'er  shall  obtain  ; 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  spirits  have  ply'd, 
This  answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will  provide.] 

7  No  strength  of  our  own,  or  goodness  wc  claim; 
Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's  great  name. 
In  this  our  strong  tow'r  for  safety  we  hide, 

The  Lord  is  our  pow'r....the  Lord  will  prov 

8  When  life  sinks  apace,  and  death  is  in  view, 
This  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us  throng]) ; 
No  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on  our  side, 
We  hope  to  die  shouting.., .the  Lord  will  pn 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP;  501    502 

BEFORE  SERMON'. 
501,     L.  M.     Newton. 
Prayer  to  God  the  Spirit.. .Ex.  xvii.  6. 
3   O  THOU,  at  whose  almighty  word, 
The  glorious  light  from  darkness  sprung ! 
Thy  quick'ning  influence  afford, 
And  clothe  with  powr  the  preachers  tongue, 

2  'Tis  thine  to  teach  him  how  to  speak, 
'Tis  thine  to  give  the  hearing  ear  ,* 
5Tis  thine  the  stubborn  heart  to  breaks 
And  make  the  careless  sinner  fear. 

3  'Tis  also  thine  almighty  Lord, 

To  cheer  the  poor  desponding  heart : 
O  speak  the  soul-reviving  word, 
And  bid  the  mourner's  fears  depart. 

4  'Thus  while  we  in  the  means  are  founds 
We  still  on  thee  alone  depend  ; 

To  make  the  gospel's  jov  ful  sound, 
Effectual  to  the  promis'd  end. 

502.     L.  M.     Watts. 
Praise  to  our  Creator.. ..Psalm  c, 
3  BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations  bow  with  sacred  joy ; 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone ; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sov'reign  pow'r  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form'd  us  men, 
Aud  when  like  wand'ring  sheep  we  stray'd 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

[5  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame  j 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ?jj 

M  m 


503  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs. 
High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues* 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

503.     L.  M.     Steele. 
Delight  in  GocPs  Rouse.... Psalm  xxviL 

1  THE  Lord,  my  Saviour,  is  my  light ; 
What  terrors  cau  my  soul  affright  ? 
While  God,  my  strength,  my  life,  is  near, 
What  potent  arms  shall  make  me  fear  ? 

2  Should  num'rous  foes  besiege  me  round, 
My  steadfast  heart  no  fear  shall  wound : 
Though  war  should  rise  iu  dread  array, 
God  is  my  strength,  my  hope,  my  stay 

[3  This  only  gift  my  heart  desires, 
For  this  my  ardent  wish  aspires ; 
This  will  I  seek  with  restless  care, 
'Till  God  attend  my  humble  pray'r< 

4  In  his  own  house  to  spend  my  days, 
My  life  devoted  to  his  praise  : 

There  would  my  soul  his  beauties  trace, 
And  learn  the  wonders  of  his  grace.] 

5  Should  ev'ry  earthly  friend  depart, 
And  nature  leave  a  parent's  heart; 
My  God,  on  whom  my  hopes  depend, 
Will  be  my  father  and  my  friend. 

0  Ye  humble  souls,  in  ev'ry  strait, 
On  God  with  sacred  courage  wait; 
His  hands  shall  life  and  strength  aiFord, 
Ye  trembling  saints;  wait  on  the  Lord, 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  504    505 

504.  L.  M.     Newton. 

Casting  the  Gospel- ■$ '<:£.. ..Luke  v.  5. ...John  sxi.  6. 

1  jS"OW  while  the  gospel-net  is  cast, 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own  : 
From  numerous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favor'd  hour, 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led  : 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sovereign  pow'r, 
To  break  the  rocks,  and  raise  the  dead ! 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 
On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine  ; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restor'd, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

ri  O  hear  our  prayV,  and  give  us  hope, 
That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up 
To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room.] 

505.  L.  M.     Fellows. 
Delight  in  Public  Worship. 

;   THE  food  on  which  thy  children  live, 
Great  God  is  thine  alone  to  give  : 
And  we,  for  grace  received,  would  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  love  and  praise. 

2  How  vast,  how  full,  how  rich,  how  free, 
Hear  Jesus,  thy  rich  treasures  be  : 

To  the  full  fountain  of  our  joys, 
We  gladly  come  for  fresh  supplies. 

3  For  this  we  wait  upon  thee,  Lord, 
For  this  we  listen  to  thy  word  : 
Descend  like  gentle  show'rs  of  rain, 
?S~or  let  our  souls  attend  in  vain. 


$06  507  public  worship. 

506.     C.  M.     Nccdham,  altered. 
Short  Devotions  the  Revival  oj  ReZ?g?o/i....Matt.  vi.  7,8, 

1  LORD,  in  thy  courts  we  now  appear, 

And  bow  before  thy  throne : 
Before  our  lips  begin  to  move, 
Our  wants  to  thee  are  known. 

2  Thou  know'st  the  language  of  the  heart, 

The  meaning  of  a  sigh  ; 
Dear  Father,  hear  our  humble  pray'r, 
And  bring  thy  blessings  nigh. 

3  Few  be  our  words,  and  short  our  pray'rs. 

While  we  together  meet; 

Short  duties  keep  religion  up, 

And  make  devotion  sweet. 

507.     €.  M.     Hoskins. 
Prayer  for  the  Spirits  Influence. 

1  IN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come> 

To  worship  at  thy  feet ; 
O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice  : 
Thy  face  and  favour,  Lord,  we  seek, 
JNTow  make  our  hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear. 

And  understand  thy  word  ; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 
A  Here  let  thy  pow'r  and  grace  be  fell; 
Thy  love  and  mercy  known; 
Our  icy  hearts,  dear  Jesus,  melt, 
And  break  this  flinty  stone. 
b  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove. 
And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  5  j  I : 

Let  rebels  be  subdu'd  by  love,  ^ 

And  to  the  Saviour  flee*  jj 

"6  This  house  with  grace  and  glory 
This  congregation  bless ; 
Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal ; 
Thy  glorious  righteousness.] 
503.     C  M.     Radford's  Col 
Before  Sermon. ..A  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 

1  IN  vain  Apollo's  pleasing  tongue, 

And  Paul's  with  strains  pro  ound, 
Diffuse  among  the  lisfniug  throng, 
The  gospel's  glad'ning  sound. 

2  Jesus,  the  work  is  wholly  thine, 

To  form  the  heart  anew  ; 
Now  let  thy  sov'reign  grace  divine 
Each  stubborn  soul  subdue. 

509.      7s.     Hoskins. 
Before  Sermon,...\\e,v.  ii.  29. 

1  GRACIOUS  Father,  gracious  Lord, 
Give  us  ears  to  hear  thy  word, 
Give  us  hearts  to  love  and  fear, 
Give  us  now  to  find  thee  near. 

2  Let  us  know  and  praise  thee  more  ; 
Let  us  live  on  mercy's  store  ; 

Let  us  sing  our  Saviour's  love, 
'Till  we  join  the  saiuts  above. 

3  Then  we'll  praise  thee  and  adore, 
On  the  happy  blissful  shore  : 
Praise,  with  all  the  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

510.     7  s.     Hammond. 
Humble  Request  ...Jer.  xxix.  13. 
1  LORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 

:\t  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow  ;  ri  m  2 


$06   50  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

O  do  not  our  suit  disdain  ; 
£'         Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  ia  vain  ? 

2  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay  ; 
Lord,  we  cannot  let  thee  go, 
'Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  wore, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford ; 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 
[4  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn3 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 
Those  who  are  cast  down,  lift  up ; 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope.] 

5  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  ail  rejoice  in  thee. 

511.     148th.     Beck's  Col. 

This  is  the  House  of  God  and  the  Gate  of  Heaven.,  ^ 
Gen.  xxviii.  1 7.. ..Matt,  xviii.  20. 

3       WHAT  dreadful  spot  is  this, 

And  yet  what  pleasing  place, 

Sure  here  Jehovah  is, 

In  majesty  and  grace ; 
Here  let  our  souls  devoutly  wait — 
5Tis  God's  own  house,  'tis  heaven's  gate. 

2       'Tis  here  the  saints  abide, 
On  richest  dainties  fed  ; 
And  Christ  doth  here  reside, 
Their  Master  and  their  Head  ; 
His  life  and  love  he  here  conveys, 
And  owns  their  pray'rs,  and  hears  their  praise* 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  513 

PART  SECOND. 

5      Wherever  two  or  three 

Are  met  in  Jesu's  name, 

God  iu  the  midst  will  be, 

jNor  let  them  meet  ia  vaiu  ; 
la  stately  courts,  or  open  air, 
They  stiil  shall  Cad  him  present  there, 

i       When  ia  the  open  field, 

As  Jacob  sleeping  laid, 

The  Lord  to  him  revealM 

His  presence  and  his  aid  : 
Thro'  Christ,  the  way,  the  angels  trod, 
From  God  to  men,  and  men  to  God, 

>       The  Lord  is  never  bound 

To  any  time  or  place; 

But  always  may  be  found 

Among  his  chosen  race  ; 
Then  tread  his  courts  with  holy  fear, 
For  God  himself  is  present  here. 

512.     8.7,4.     Jays  Col. 
Sower  and  the  SW....Matt.  xiii  3—23, 

♦   Come  thou  soul-transform  ins;  Spirit, 

Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed  : 
Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit  ; 

Raise  the  weak — the  hungry  feed  : 
From  the  gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 

2  0  may  all  enjoy  thy  blessing 

Which  thy  word's  desigud  to  give  5 

Let  us  all  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive ; 

And  for  ever 

To  thy  praise  and  glory  live* 


3    514  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

513.     8.  7.     Hart. 
Before  Sermon. 

1  BLESSED  Lord,  be  thou  our  teacher, 

Helper,  counsellor,  and  guide  : 
Speak  the  promise  thro'  the  preacher, 
And  the  hearing  ear  provide. 

2  May  each  state,  howe'er  distressing, 

Yield  us  profit  in  the  end*— 
Ev'ry  ordinance  a  blessing, 
JLv^ry  providence  a  friend. 

AFTER  SERMON. 

514.     C.  M.     Gibbo?is. 

Felix  trembling....  Acts  xxiv.  24,  25. 

1  SEE  Felix,  cloth'd  with  pomp  and  powV. 

See  his  resplendant  bride. 
Attend  to  hear  a  pris'ner  preach 
The  Saviour  crucify W. 

2  He  well  described  who  Jesus  was, 

His  gloiies  and  his  love  ; 
How  he  obey'd  and  bled  below, 
And  reigns  and  pleads  above. 

f  3  On  righteousness  and  temperance, 
The  preacher  reason'd  well ; 
And  full  convictiou,  sov'reiga  force, 
Sunk  terror  in  his  soul. 

4  To  strengthen  the  great  truths  he  spoke, 

He  set  the  world  to  come 
Full  in  their  view,  and  boldly  told, 
The  sinner's  dreadful  doom.] 

5  Felix  sprang  up,  and  trembling  cry'd, 

"  Go  for  this  time  away  : 
Ci  I'll  hear  thee  on  these  points  again 
"  On  some  convenient  dav." 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  515   516 

6  Attention  to  the  words  ot  life, 
Though  Felix  thus  adjourn  : 
Lord,  let  me  make  those  solemn  truths 
My  first  and  last  concern. 

515.  C.  fit     Needham. 
AJttr  SrrmoH....Matt.  xiii.  3—23. 

1  TsO'A',  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sower, 

Be  it  thy  servant's  care, 
Thy  heavenly  blessing  to  bring  down, 
By  humble,  fervent  pray'r. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water  too  in  vain  : 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  "thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues 

Begin  this  song  divine  ; 
Thou,  Lord,  hast  giv'n  the  rich  increase, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

516.  C.  M.     Gibbons. 
Christian's  Duties  and  Privileges. ...Jude  20,  21. 

1  WHILE  sinners,  who  presume  to  bear 

The  Christian's  sacred  name, 
Throw  up  the  reigns  to  ev'ry  lust, 
And  glory  in  their  shame ; 

2  May  ye,  redeemed  heirs  of  grace, 

Detest  their  impious  ways ; 

And  on  the  basis  of  your  faith, 

An  heavenly  temple  raise. 

3  Upon  the  Spirit's  promised  aid 

Depend  from  day  to  day  ; 
And  while  he  breathes  his  quick'niog  gale. 
Adore,  and  praise,  and  pray. 


SI  7  PUBLIC  WORSHIP, 

517.     8.7.4.     Allen's  Col 
After  Sermon. 

1  SINNERS,  will  you  scorn  the  message 

Sent  in  mercy  from  above  ? 
Ev'ry  sentence,  O  how  tender  ! 

Ev'ry  line  is  full  of  love ! 
Listen  to  it, 
Ev'ry  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel, 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim* 
To  each  rebel-sinner — "  Pardon, 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  : 
fc  How  important ! 

Free  forgiveness  in  his  name  ! 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour — • 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears, 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 

Chase  away  the  falling  tears : 
Tender  heralds, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grov'ling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word  t 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 

Take  the  warnings  they  afford ; 
We  intreat  you, 

Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  WTho  hath  our  report  believ'd  ? 

Who  receiv'd  the  joyful  word  ? 
Who  embrac'd  the  news  of  pardon, 

Offer'd  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 
Can  you  slight  it, 
Offer'd  to  you  by  the  Lord  ? 

6  O  ye  angels,  ho  v' ring  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits,  speed  your  way, 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  5I& 

Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay : 
Rebel  sinners 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

518.     148th.     Newton. 
Minister's  Complaint.... Ga\.  iv.  19. 

WHAT  contradictions  meet, 

In  ministers'  employ  ! 

It  is  a  bitter  sweet —  ^ , 

A  sorrow  full  of  joy  ; 
No  other  post  affords  a  place 
For  equal  honor  or  disgrace  ! 

Who  can  describe  the  pain 

Which  faithful  preachers  feel, 

Constraint  to  preach  in  vain, 

To  hearts  as  hard  as  steel  ? 
Or  who  cau  tell  the  pleasures  felt, 
When  stubborn  hearts  begin  to  melt  f 

The  Saviour's  dying  love, 

The  soul's  amazing  worth, 

Their  utmost  efforts  move, 

And  draw  their  bowels  forth  : 
They  pray  and  strive. ..their  rest  departs, 
'Till  Christ  be  form'd  in  sinners'  hearts. 

If  some  small  hope  appear, 

They  still  are  not  content  ; 

But  with  a  jealous  fear, 

They  watch  for  the  event : 
Too  oft  they  find  their  hopes  deceiv'd ; 
Then  how  their  inmost  souls  are  griev'd ! 

But  when  their  pains  succeed, 
And  from  the  tender  blade, 
The  rip'ning  ears  proceed* 
Their  toils  are  overpaid  : 


519   520  RACE — REASON. 

No  harvest-joy  can  equal  theirs, 
To  find  the  fruit  of  all  their  cares*. 

PAUSE. 

0  On  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing;,  Lord,  bestow  ; 
The  pow'r  is  thine  alone, 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 

Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise^ 

£QI9.     C.  M.    Doddridge. 
Race... A  Cor.  ix.  24. 

1  AWAKE,  m>  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 

And  press 'with  vigor  on  : 
A  heavenly  prize  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  ; 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

3  JTis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

Which  calls  thee  from  on  high  : 
5Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

A  Blest  Saviour^  introduc'd  by  thee, 
Have  I  my  race  begun  : 
And  crowrTd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 
I'll  lay  my  honors  down. 

520.     L.  M.     Dobcll. 
As  reason  is  depraved  by  Sin,  it  can  never  know  Gc 
aright,  till  renewed  by  divine  Grace. 
1  CAN  reason  comprehend  a  God  ? 
Or  learn  the  need  of  Jesu's  blood  ? 
Or  can  it  tell  the  reason  why 
That  thousand  infants  daily  die? 


BEDE24PTION. 

If  reason  then  must  be  our  guide, 

Can  it  unfold  the  ebbing  tide  ? 

Or  tell  us  how  the  plants  produce, 

From  the  same  earth,  their  various  juice  ? 

Where  reason  fails,  may  I  adore 

God's  boundless  wisdom  more  and  more ; 

Since  nature  round  his  pow'r  reveals, 

And  God  in  Christ  my  pardon  seals. 

521.     C  M.     Cruden. 
It  is  finished...  John  six.  30. 

NOW,  now  the  arduous  work  is  o'er, 

Redemption's  price  is  paid  : 
Jesus  has  borne  the  mighty  load ; 

On  him  our  guilt  was  laid. 
s  What  boundless  wrath  did  he  endure, 

When  for  imputed  sin, 
His  people's  debts  were  all  transfc: 

Aud  centred  all  in  him.'] 
"  Let  now  Omnipotence  itself 

"  Say,  if  ought  more  is  due  ; 
"And  I,  the  direful  conflict  pas-, 

i;  Will  yet  for  them  renew. 

*  Let  heaven  produce  its  equal  BcaJ 
ct  To  weigh  my  people's  wrong, 

"  And  if  my  payment  yet  prove  shoi' , 
t4  My  dying  pangs  prolong. 

c;  Father,  I  lie  beneath  thy  stroke  ;. 

"  The  blow  I  will  not  shun, 
c<  'Till  thou  proclaim  to  choirs  on  h 

"  Redemption's  work  is  done. 

i  "I  yield  not  up  my  final  breath] 
w  Nor  bow  my  sinking  head, 
<c  'Till  to  the  bright,  angelic  hosts, 
i;  The  eaoceli'd  bond  be  spread.       ?7 


522  REDEMPTION 

7  «  That  mixture  of  almighty  wratb, 

"  My  lips  did  patient  drain ; 
"  'Tis  finish'd,"  nor  of  its  sad  dreg?, 
"  Does  one  small  drop  remain. 

8  "  Father,  the  awful  deed  discharge, 

44  And  nail  it  to  the  tree  ;. 
"  That  to  the  closing  hour  of  time, 
*  The  ransom'd  may  go  free." 
522.     8s.     Swain. 
Redeeming  Love.. ..Zech.  xii.  lQ....Jobn  xis.  37J 

1  WHEN  on  my  beloved  1  gaze> 
So  dazzling  his  beauties  appear ; 
His  charms  so  transcendantly  blaze, 
The  sight  is  too  melting  to  bear ! 

2  When  from  my  own  yileness  I  tura 
To  Jesus  expos'd  on  the  tree, 

With  shame  and  with  wouder  I  burn, 
To  think  what  he  suffer'd  for  me. 

3  My  sins,  0  how  black  they  appear, 
When  in  that  dear  bosom  they  meet ! 
Those  sins  were  the  nails  and  the  spear> 
That  wounded  his  hands  and  his  feet. 

4  'Twas  justice  that  wreath'd  for  his  head 
The  thorns  that  encircled  it  round; 
Thy  temples,  Immanuel,  bled, 

That  mine  might  with  glory  be  crown'd  I 

5  The  wonderful  love  of  his  heart, 
Where  he  has  recorded  my  name, 
On  earth  can  be  known  but  in  part- 
Heaven  only  cau  bear  the  full  flame. 

6  In  rivers  of  sorrow  it  flow'd, 

And  flow'd  in  those  rivers  for  me ; 
My  sins  are  all  drown'd  in  his  blood ; 
My  soul  is  both  happy  and  free, 


BEDEMPTION,  523 

523.     7s.     Langford's  Col 
^Redeeming  Love. ...Psalm  cxi,  9, 
I  NOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme, 
Sing  aloud  in  Jesu's  name  : 
Te,  who  Jesu's  kindness  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

[2  Ye,  who  see  the  Father's  grace, 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love.] 
3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  ail  your  guilt}  fears  : 
See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancell'd  by  redeeming  love. 

f  4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin ; 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love.] 

5  Welcome  all,  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  the  Saviour's  breast ; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above., 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  He  subdifd  th'  infernal  pow'rs, 
His  tremendous  foes  and  ours, 
From  their  cursed  empire  drove  ; 
Mighty  in  redeeming  love. 

7  Hither  then  your  music  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  tuneful  string.; 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above, 
Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

[8  When  his  Spirit  leads  us  home.., 
When  we  to  his  kingdom  come, 
Wre  shall  all  the  fulness  prove 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love.] 


(524  525  eebemptiojS. 

524.     148th.     Tcpladtfs  Col. 
Jubilee.„.lLzv.  xxv.  9 — 17. 

1  BLOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
The  gladly  solemn  sound ; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come ; A 
Return,  ye  ransom  d  sinners,  home  * 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin  atoning  Lamb, 
Redemption  by  his  blood, 
Thro'  all  the  world  proclaim ; 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought, 
Your  heritage  above, 

Come,  take  it  back  uubought, 
The  gift  of  Jesu's  love ; 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 
Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live ; 

5  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 
The  news  of  pard'ning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy  souls,  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  ,- 

6  Jesus,  our  great  high-priest, 
Hath  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest ; 

Ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad  I 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come; 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

525.     8.  4.     Medley. 
Redemption. 
i  HAIL,  mighty  and  victorious  Lord* 
Worthy  art  thou  to  be  ador'd, 


REDEMPTION.  528 

Who,  long  before  time's  round  began, 
Laid  the  vast,  wise,  and  wond'rous  plan> 
To  ransom  ev'ry  chosen  man 
•  To  endless  day. 

2  Ye  heavenly  soldiers,  still  press  on, 
In  Jesus  see  the  conquest  won  ! 
Bright  palms  of  vict'ry  you  shall  bear. 
And  crowns  of  glory  you  shall  wear, 
Aad  in  his  kingdom  have  a  share 

To  endless  day, 

3  There  shall  we  in  sweet  chorus  join, 
Where  saints  and  angels  all  combine, 
To  sing  of  his  redeeming  love, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move3 
And  this  shall  be  our  theme  above 
To  endless  day. 

526.     8.  7.  4.     Barrier's  Col. 
Redemption..* .John  xix.  30. 

1  HARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary  ; 
See  !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder— 

Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky  ! 
"  It  is  finisM  !"— 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finish'd  1  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford ! 
Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 

Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord  : 
It  is  finish'd  ! 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd,  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 
Finish'd,  all  that  God  had  promis'd  ; 
Des'h  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe ; 


S27  REFUGE. 

It  is  finished  ! 

Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw, 
[4  Happy  souls,  approach  the  table — 
Taste  the  soul-reviving  food  ! 
Nothing's  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 
As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood. 
It  is  finish'd ! 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load.] 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs- 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth,  And  all  in  heaven, 

Join  to  praise  ImmanueFs  name ! 
Hallelujah ! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb  ! 

527.     C.  M.     Steele. 
Refuge  in  God.... Psalm  ix.  9. 

1  DEAR  refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 

On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  rolIy 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  ev'ry  pain  I  feel. 

[3  But  O,  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 
I  fear  to  call  thee  mine ; 
The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee  ? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust : 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee? 
Tho'  prostrate  in  the  dust.] 

5  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  iQ  vain  ? 


REJOICE,  521 

And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 
^  No— still  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 
Attends  the  mourner's  pray'r ; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there  ! 
7  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still  ; 
Here  let  ray  soul  retreat : 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 
528.     7s.     Cennick. 
Rejoicing  in  Ho/tf....  Isaiah  xxxv.  JO..,. Luke  xii.  32. 

1  CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing  ; 

Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

£3  O,  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad  ! 

Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 

Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes— 

Brother  to  our  souls  becomes.] 
A  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 

You  on  Jesu's  throne  shall  rest : 

There  your  seat  is  now  prepared — 

There  your  kingdom  and  reward, 
5  Fear  not,  brethren — joyful  stand 

On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 

Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 

Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 

3  Lord,  submissive  make  us  go, 
Glfidiy  leaving  all  below  ; 


529  530  531       religion.— request,    ' 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

529.  7s.     Masters. 
True  Religion.. ..James  i.  27* 

1  'TIS  religion  that  can  give 
Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live  ; 
3Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ; 
If  the  Saviour  is  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

530.  L.  M.     Elliot. 
Request... A  John  v.  13. 

1  TIIOTJ,  who  for  sinners  once  wast  slair; 
Once  dead,  but  now  alive  again  ; 
Give  me  to  know,  to  laste,  and  prove 
The  pow'r  and  sweetness  of  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  to  feel  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  know  myself  an  heir  of  heaven  ; 
My  conscience  sprinkle  with  thy  blood, 
And  fill  me  with  the  love  of  God. 

531.     L.  M.    Newton. 
What  shall  I  give  thee  ?....l  Kings  iii.  5. 
[1   LORD,  dost  thou  say,  «  ask  what  thou  wilt  ?w 
I  gladly  seize  the  golden  hour; 
I  pray  to  be  released  from  guilt, 
And  freed  from  sin  and  Satan's  pow'r.] 

2  IVIore  of  thy  presence,  Lord,  impart — 
More  of  thy  image  let  me  bear ; 
Erect  a  throne  within  my  heart, 
And  reign  without  a  rival  (here. 

3  Give  me  to  read  my  pardon  se$P.d, 
AdcI  from  thy  joy  to  draw  my  strength— 


RESIGNATION. 

To  have  thy  boundless  love  reveal'd, 
In  aii  its  height,  and  breadth,  and  length, 
4  Grant  these  requests — I  ask  no  more, 
But  to  thy  care  the  rest  resign  ; 
Sick,  or  in  health,  or  rich,  or  poor, 
All  shall  be  well,  if  thou  art  mine. 

532.     C.  M     Hcrvcy. 
Resignation  to  Goas  untiring  Wisdom. 

3   TKRO'  all  the  downward  tracts  of  : 
God's  watchful  eye  surveys  : 
O,  who  so  wise  to  choose  our  lot, 
Or  regulate  our  ways  ? 

2  I  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous  lo\— . 

Un measurably  kind  ; 
To  his  unerring,  gracious  will, 
Be  ev'ry  wish  resigo'd 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  goo 

Nor  less  when  he  denies  ; 
Ev'n  crosses  from  his  sov'reign  ha 

Are  blessings  in  disguise. 
[4  i  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  dii 

Mj   God,  inscribe  my  name  ; 
There  let  me  nil  some  humble  pla< 

Beneath  the  slaughtered  La, 

533.     C.  M.     Beddome. 
R  $ignation....~Pscd\m  xxxi.  15. 
i   MY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
Great  God,  are  in  thine  hand; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee; 
And  go  at  thy  command. 
2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 
Yet  I  woidd  net  repine  ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  tne} 
They  weie  entirely  thine. 


534  RESIGNATION* 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murm'ring  word, 

Tho'  the  whole  world  were  gone  ; 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world,  with  all  its  joys  ? 

Tis  but  a  bitter-sweet; 
When  I  attempt  a  rose  to  pluck, 
A  pricking  thorn  I  meet. 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found ; 

The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall ; 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends. 
Be  thou  my  all  in  all. 

534.     C.  M.    Green. 
Resignation  :  It  is  the  Lord,  &X...A  Sam.  iii.  18- 

1  IT  is  the  Lord,  enthron'd  in  light, 

Whose  claims  are  all  divine, 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right, 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord,  who  gives  me  all — 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  my  ease  ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recal 
Whatever  part  he  please. 

3  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will  ? 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still. 

4  It  is  the  Lord,  who  can  sustain 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load, 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain, 

To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord,  whose  matchless  skill 

Can  from  afflictions  raise 
Matter,  eternity  to  fill 
With  ever  growing  praise* 


RESURRECTION.  53$ 

8  It  is  the  Lord,  my  covenant  God, 
Thrice  blessed  be  bis  Dame, 
Whose  gracious  promise,  seal'd  with  bloodv 
Must  ever  be  the  same. 

7  His  cov'nant  will  my  soul  defend, 
Should  nature's  self  expire  ; 
And  the  great  Judge  of  all  descend 
In  awful  flames  of  fire. 

3  And  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  these, 
Be  sullen  or  repine  ? 
JN'o — let  the  Lord  take  what  he  please ; 
To  him  I  all  resign ! 

535.     B.  7.     Lee. 
Resurrection  of  the  Body...,\  Thes.  iv.  16.  \7* 

1  SEE  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Leads  his  armies  up  the  sky : 
liise  above  the  conflagration, 

Leave  the  world  to  burn  and  die. 

2  Lo!  I  see  the  fair  immortals 

Enter  to  the  blissful  seats ; 
Clory  opens  wide  her  portals, 
And  the  Saviours  train  admits, 

3  All  the  chosen  of  the  Father, 

All  for  whom  the  Lamb  was  slain. 
All  the  church  appear  together, 

Wash'd  from  ev'ry  sinful  stain, 
L4  There  is  found  no  vacant  station, 

Nor  a  single  throne  unfiUVl ; 
All  enjoy  the  same  salvation, 

Whom  he  lov'd,  and  bought,  and  seal'd/; 
5  His  dear  smiles  the  place  enlighten, 

More  than  thousand  suns  could  do  ; 
All  around  his  presence  brighten, 

Changeless,  yet  for  ever  new. 


536  RIGHTEOUS. 

6  Countless  millions,  sons  of  heaven, 

Praise  the  Triune  Deity  ; 
Hymns  of  worship  and  thanksgiving 
Echo  thro5  immensity. 

7  Blessed  state  !  beyond  conception ! 

Who  its  vast  designs  can  tell  ? 
May  it  be  my  blissful  portion, 
With  my  Saviour  there  to  dwell  I 
536.     S.  M.     Kent. 
it  shall  be  well  with  the  Righteous....Is2i.  iii.  10, 

1  WHAT  cheering  words  are  these  ?  . 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell  ? 

In  time  and  to  eternity, 
'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 
Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 

'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures*, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise, 
'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow  ; 

'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies,* 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

[4      'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 
They  feast  on  dying  love ; 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove.] 

5  'Tis  well  when  at  his  throne, 
They  wrestle,  weep,  and  pray, 

'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan. 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away. 

6  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 
From  earth  and  sin,  arise, 

Join  with  the  host  of  virgin  soul?, 
Made  to  salvation  wise. 


RISING  TO  GOD. — ROAD.  53  <     ,. 

537.     L.  M.     Gibbons. 
Rising  to  Go^....Eccl.  xii.  7. 

i  JS"OW  let  oar  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
Hise  from  the  vanities  of  time; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  set 
The  glories  of  eternity. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heaveu's  eternal  joys  ? 

3  Should  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road. 
When  Ave  are  walking  back  to  God  ? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying,  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge. 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large  ; 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell; 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  Ids  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoy'd  above  : 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  below* 

533.     C.  M.    Gibbons. 
Inquiring  the  Road  to  Zion.... Psalm  IxxxIt.  ?- 

1  IF  I  have,  Lord,  ne'er  yet  begun 

To  tread  the  heavenly  road, 
O  teach  my  wand'ring  feet  the  way 
To  Zion's  blest  abode  ! 

2  Or,  if  I'm  travelling  in  the  path, 

Assist  me  with  thy  strength, 
And  let  me  swift  advances  make, 
And  reach  thine  heaven  at  length ! 

3  My  care,  my  hope,  my  first  request; 

Are  all  comprised  in  ihb,  O  c 


5ffwi       0  SiBBATH. 

50    To  follow  where  thy  saints  have  led, 
And  then  partake  their  bliss. 
53$.     C.  M.     DobelL 
Road  to  Heaven  and  Hell.. ..Matt.  vii.  13,  14, 

1  SINNERS,  behold  that  downward  road, 

Which  leads  to  endless  wo ; 
What  multitudes  of  thoughtless  souls 
Down  to  perdition  go  ! 

2  But  yonder  see  that  narrow  way, 

Which  leads  to  endless  bliss; 

There  see  a  happy,  chosen  few, 

Redeemed  by  sovereign  grace. 

3  They  from  destruction's  city  came 

To  Zion  upward  tend  : 
The  bible  is  their  precious  map, 
And  God  himself  their  friend. 

4  Lord,  I  would  now  a  pilgrim  be— 

Guide  thou  my  feet  aright ; 
I  would  not,  for  ten  thousand  worlds,, 
Be  banishM  from  thy  sight. 

5  'Tis  happiness  to  see  thy  face  ; 

I  long  to  dwell  above ; 
To  feast  on  thy  unbounded  stores, 
And  sing,  and  praise,  and  love. 

540.     L.  M.     D obeli. 
Sabbath  Morning. 

1  COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  bless  this  da>v 
Come  bear  our  thoughts  from  earth  away : 
Now  let  our  noblest  passions  rise 

With  ardor  to  their  oalive  skies. 

2  Come  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine. 
With  rays  of  light,  upon  us  shine ; 
And  let  our  waiting  souls  be  blest 
On  this  sweet  day  of  sacred  rest 


si.BBi.Ttf.  £41  542 

3  Then  when  our  sabbaths  here  are  o'er, 
Aod  we  arrive  on  Canaan's  shore, 
With  all  the  ransom'd  we  shall  spend 
A  sabbatli  which  shall  never  end. 
54 1.     CM.     DeCourctfsCol 
Sabbath  Morning. 

1  COME,  let  us  join  in  sweet  accord 

In  hymns  around  the  throne; 
This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 
Hath  made  and  cali'd  his  own. 

2  Tliis  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest; 

The  brightest  of  the  sev'n  ; 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest, 

The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

5  12.     C.  M.     Be  Courcy's  Col.  altered, 
Sabbath  Morning. 

J  The  Lord  of  Sabbaths  let  us  praise, 
In  concert  with  the  blest ; 
And  in  most  sweet  harmonious  lays 
Employ  this  day  of  rest. 

2  O  may  we  still  remember  thee, 

And  more  in  knowledge  grow  ; 
And  may  we  more  of  glory  see. 
While  waiting  here  below. 

3  On  this  sweet  day  a  brighter  scene 

Of  glory  was  display'*), 
By  God  flr  eternal  Word,  than  when 
This  universe  was  made. 

4  He  rises,  who  our  souls  had  bought 

With  blood,  and  grief,  and  pain  ; 
;Twas  great  to  speak  the  world  from  nought— 
'Twas  greater  to  redeem. 


543    5-U  SABBATH. 

ii-43.     C.  M.     Berridgc 

Sabbath  Morning'.... Psalm  cxviii.  24. 

1  On  this  sweet  morn  my  Lord  arose, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave  ! 
He  dies  to  vanquish  all  my  foes, 
And  lives  again  to  save. 

[2  I  bless  the  Lord,  and  hail  the  morn, 
It  is  my  Lord's  own  day ; 
And  faithful  souls  will  surely  scorn 
To  doze  the  hours  a  way.  J 

3  This  is  the  day  for  holy  rest, 

Yet  clouds  will  gather  soon, 
Except  my  Lord  become  my  guest, 
And  put  my  harp  in  tunc. 

4  No  heavenly  {ire  my  heart  can  raise, 

Without  the  Spirit's  aid ; 
His  breath  must  kindle  pray'r  and  praise, 
Or  I  am  cold  abd  dead. 

5  On  all  the  Hocks  thy  Spirit  pour, 

And  saving  health  convey  ; 
A  sweet,  refreshing  Sunday  showV 
Will  make  them  sing  and  pray. 
0  Direct  thy  shepherds  how  to  feed 
The  (locks  of  thy  own  choice  ; 
Give  savor  to  the  heavenly  bread, 
And  bid  the  folds  rejoice. 
644.     C.  M.     Mason,  altered. 
Sabbath  Morning'. 

[1   COME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep, 
On  this  sweet  day  of  rest ; 
O  bless  this  (lock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  an  heavenly  rest.] 

2  AVelcome,  and  precious  to  my  sou!, 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love  ; 


SABB-iTH.  '545 

But  what  a  Sabbath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest  above ! 

3  I  come,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace, 
Here,  iu  thine  owu  appointed  way, 
1  wait  to  see  thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  I've  seen ; 
And  oft,  wheu  feasting  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  O  if  my  soul,  when  death  appears, 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found  : 
I'd  clasp  my  Saviour  in  mine  arms? 
And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 
13  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour, 
When  from  this  clay  undrest, 
I  shall  be  cloth'd  in  robes  divine, 
And  made  for  ever  blest. 

545.     C.  M.     D obeli 
Sabbath  Morning,... Psalm  xvi.  11, 
*   O  HAPPY  souls,  who  dwell  above, 
In  God's  immediate  sight; 
They  glow  with  everlasting  love, 
And  shine  divinely  bright. 

2  O  what  a  sabbath  they  enjoy, 

JSow  freed  from  ev'ry  sin ; 
While  Jesu's  love  is  their  employ, 
And  endless  praise  their  theme. 

3  O  may  I  breathe  that  heavenly  air, 

And  feast  on  joys  divine ; 
And  sing  and  praise  my  Saviour  there? 
And  in  his  glories  shine. 

4  {  Thy  presence  beams  eternal  day 

O'er  all  the  blissful  place  ;  o  o  2 


545.  SABBATH. 

Who  would  not  drop  this  load  of  clay*. 
And  die  to  see  thy  face  P 
546.     S.  M.     Hoskmp,  altered. 
Sabbath  Morning.... Luke  xxiv.  34. 

1  TO  day  the  Saviour  rose  ; 
Our  Jesus  left  the  dead  ; 

He  conquer  d  our  tremendous  foes, 
And  Satan  captive  led. 

2  He  left  his  glorious  throne, 
To  make  our  peace  with  God ; 

Blessings  for  ever  on  his  name — 
He  bought  us  with  his  blood. 

3  For  us  his  life  he  paid — 
For  us  the  law  fulfilled : 

On  him  our  loads  of  guilt  were  laid ; 
We  by  his  stripes  are  heal'd. 

4  Ye  saints,  adore  his  name, 
Who  hath  such  mercy  shown  ; 

Ye  sinners,  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
And  make  his  praises  known. 

546.     Second  Part.     7s.     Sewton,  altered 
Sabbath  Morning. 

1  Safely  thro"  another  week., 

God  has  brought  us  on  our  way ; 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  his  courts  to  flay 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest  ! 

2  While  we  seek  supplies  of  gnu  i 

Thro'  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
Shew  thy  reconciling  face 

Take  away  our  Bin  and  shame  : 
From  our  worhlU  cares  u  I  fre< 
May  ire  rest  this  day  in  tin 


SABfcAXH.  54" 

3  Here  we're  come,  thy  name  to  praise  : 

Let  us  feel  thy  presence  near  : 
IVIay  thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

4  May  the  gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound  ; 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints; 
Thus  let  all  our  sabbaths  prove, 
'Till  we  join  the  church  above, 

547.     148  th.     Scott. 
Sabbath  Morning.. ..Luke  xxvi.  34, 
2       Awake  our  drowsy  souls, 
And  burst  the  slothful  band  : 
The  wonders  of  this  day 
Our  noblest  songs  demand  : 
Auspicious  morn  !  thy  blissful  rays 
Bright  seraphs  hail,  in  songs  of  praise* 

2  At  thy  approaching  dawn, 
Reluctant  death  resign'd 
The  glorious  Prince  of  life 
In  dark  domains  confin'd  : 

Th'  angelic  host  around  him  bends, 
And  midst  their  shouts  the  God  ascends* 

3  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord  ! 
Heaven  with  hosannas  rings; 
While  earth,  in  humbler  strains, 
Thy  praise  responsive  sings  : 

Worthy  art  thou  who  once  was  slain, 
Thro'  endless  years  to  live  and  reign, 

•*       Gird  on,  great  God.  thy  sword. 
Ascend  thy  conqu'ring  car. 


*>48  SABBATH* 

While  justice,  truth,  and  love, 

Maintain  the  glorious  war  ; 
Victorious  thou,  thy  foes  shall  tread 
And  sia  and  hell  in  triumph  lead. 
[5       Make  bare  thy  potent  arm, 

And  wing  th'  unerring  dart, 

With  salutary  pangs, 

To  each  rebellious  heart; 
Then  dying  souls  tor  life  shall  see, 
Num'rous  as  drops  of  morning  dew, 

6       Then  shall  the  spacious  earth 
Beneath  thy  sceptre  bend  ; 
And  peace  her  olive-branch. 
And  balmy  wings  extend ; 
The  dews  oi  heaven  enrich  the  ground, 
And  paradise  shall  bloom  around.] 

548.     148th.     Harvard. 
Sabbath  Morning. 

1  WELCOME,  delightful  mora, 
Thou  day  of  sacred  rest ; 

1  hail  thy  kind  return, 
Lord,  make  these  moments  blest; 
From  the  low  train  of  mortal  toys, 
I  soar  to  reach  immortal  joys. 

2  Now  may  the  king  descend, 
And  fill  his  throne  of  grace; 
Thy  sceptre,  Lord,  extend, 
While  saints  address  thy  face  : 

Let  sinners  feel  thy  quickuing  word, 
And  learn  to  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 

3  Descend,  celestial  Dow, 
With  all  thy  qutekning  pow'rs, 
Disclose  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  bless  the  sacred  hours; 


SABBATH.  5-19    SSQ 

Then  shall  my  soul  new  life  obtain, 
2^or  Sabbaths  be  indulg'd  in  vain, 

549.    L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Sabbath.. ..lid),  iv.  9. 

1  TIIIIS  E  earthly  sabbaths.  Lord,  we  Iove> 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 

To  that  Gur  looging  souls  aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  ]Vo  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin,  nor  bell,  shall  reach  the  place  ■ 

groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 

Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  ,Xo  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes, 
."Xo  cares  to  break  the  long  repose, 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

A  O  long-expected  day,  begin — 

Dawn  on  these  realms  of  wo  and  sin, 
Fain  would  we  leave  this  weary  road^ 
And  sleep  ia  death  to  rest  with  God, 
550.    C.  M.    Brown. 
Sabbath  Evening. 

1  FREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 

To  shed  its  quick/uing  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  bums — 
How  languid  are  its  flames. 

2  Accept  my  faint  attempts  to  love. 

My  frailties,  Lord,  forgive; 

I  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 

And  praise  thee  while  I  live. 

3  Increase,  O  lord,  my  faith  and  hope^, 

And  fit  me  to  ascend. 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up: 
And  Sabbaths  never  eixi : 


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[4  Where  I  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air — 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine — 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 
6  There  shall  I  sing  and  never  tire, 
But  sound  immortal  lays: 
And  with  the  bright,  seraphic  choir, 
Sound  forth  Immanuers  praise.] 

551.    7  s.     Godwin. 
Sabbatic  Fmr....Lcv.  xxv.  1—17 

1  GOD  of  sabbath,  Israel's  Lord, 
Thee  we'll  praise  with  one  accord  v 
Hear  our  humble,  earnest  pray'i 
Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year. 

2  Now  thy  glory  to  us  show, 
Give  a  tasffe  of  heaven  below: 
Lord,  to  thee  we  bow  in  pray'r 
Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year. 

3  Now  the  captive  sinners  free, 
JSrow  declare  thy  jubilee  ; 

Now  accomplish  this  our  pray'r, 
Haste  tiie  great  sabbatic  year. 
/i  Now  the  senseless  sinner  wound, 
Let  the  strong  man,  arm'd,  be  bound : 
Spread  thy  gospel,  hear  our  pray'r, 
Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year. 

5  Now  thy  word  with  pow'r  endue, 
Let  it  wound  and  quick eo  too; 
Make  them  fly  to  thee  in  pray'r  ; 
Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year. 

6  Now  let  the  thoughtless  souls  awake, 
All  their  follies  now  forsake; 
Answer,  Lord,  our  daily  pray'r, 
Haste  the  great  sabbatic  year. 


SACRAMENT.  552 

1  Bring  the  joyful  sabbath  oh, 
Let  the  gospel- tidings  rim; 

Then  io  ceaseless  praise  we'll  sing, 
Hallelujah  to  our  King. 

552.  S.  M.    Fellows. 
Minister's  Address  io  new  Members, 

j       DEAR  friends,  as  you  have  <n 
The  Saviour  for  your  Lord, 
And  to  his  people  join'd  yourseb 
According  to  his  word  ; 

2  Io  Zion  you  must  dwell, 
Her  altar  ne'er  forsake— 

Must  come  to  ail  her  solemn  feat 
And  all  her  joys  partake. 

3  She  must  employ  your  thought?, 
And  your  increasing  care; 

Her  welfare  be  your  constant  wis 
And  her  increase  your  pray'r, 
[4       With  humbleness  of  mind, 
Amongst  her  sons  rejoice  ; 

A  meek  and  quiet  spirit  is, 
With  God,  of  highest  price/ 

5  Never  offend  or  grieve 
Your  brethren  in  the  way ; 

But  shun  the  dark  abodes  of  strife 
Like  children  of  the  day. 

6  Highly  in  love  esteem 
Your  pastor  in  the  Lord  ; 

He  breaks  the  bread  of  life  to  yon, 
And  labors  in  the  word. 

553.  L.M.    Davits. 

On  the  first  approach  at  the  Lord's  Tabfc. 
J   LORD,  I  am  thine,  entirely  thine, 
Purchased  and  sav'd  bv  blood  divii 

0  ' 


554  SACRAMENT. 

With  full  consent  thine  I  would  ber 
And  own  thy  sov'reign  right  in  me. 

2  Here,  Lord,  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  alV 
I  yield  to  thee  beyond  recall; 
Accept  thine  own,  so  long  withheld— 
Accept  what  I  so  freely  yield! 

3  Grant  one  poor  sinner  more  a  place 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace ; 
A  wretched  sinner,  lost  to  God, 
But  ransom'd  by  ImmanueFs  blood. 

4  Thine  would  I  live.. ..thine  would  I  die— 
Be  thine  thro'  all  eternity ; 

The  vow  is  past  beyond  repeal ; 
Now  will  I  set  the  solemn  seal. 

5  Be  thou  the  witness  of  my  vow— 
Angels  and  men  attest  it  too, 
That  to  thy  board  I  now  repair, 
And  seal  the  sacred  contract  there* 

6  Here  at  thy  cross  where  flows  the  blood 
That  bought  my  guilty  soul  for  God ; 
Thee,  my  new  Master,  now  I  call, 
And  consecrate  to  thee  my  all. 

7  Do  thou  assist  a  feeble  worm. 
The  great  engagement  to  perform ; 
Thy  grace  can  full  assistance  lend, 
And  on  that  grace  I  dare  depend. 

5.54.    L.M.    Bart 

The  helpless  Sinner.... Luke  xiv.  22 
1  PITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord, 

Who  won  Id  believe  thy  gracious  word  ; 

But  own  my  heart,  with  shame  and  grief, 

A  sink  of  sin  and  unbelief. 
?.  Lord,  in  thy  house  1  read  there's  room; 

And  vent'riog  hard,  behold  I  come; 


SACRAMENT.  55  J 

But  can  there.. ..tell  me. ...can  there  be 
Among  thy  children  room  for  rue. 

3  f  eat  the  bread,  I  drink  the  wine, 
But  O,  my  soul  wants  more  than  sign ; 
J  faint  unless  I  feed  on  thee, 

And  drink  thy  blood  as  shed  for  me.  ' 

4  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed. 
And  I'm  a  sinner,  vile  indeed! 

Lord,  1  believe  thy  grace  is  free--- 
O  magnify  that  grace  in  me ! 

555.    L.  ML    D obeli. 
Association  Hymn...  All  Believers  are  bidden  by  Christ 

to  his  Table....l$iim.  ix.  14....  Acts  xv.  10, 

1  HOW  pleasiog  is  the  sight,  to  see 
Each  sect  and  party  so  agree, 

As  to  set  round  the  Saviour's  board, 
As  members  of  one  common  Lord ! 

2  Here  we  behold  the  dawn  of  bliss- 
Here  we  behold  the  Saviour's  grace-* 
Here  we  behold  his  precious  blood, 
Which  sweetly  pleads  for  us  with  God. 

[3  Hear  our  request,  while  we  implore 

That  love  may  spread  from  shore  to  shore; 
Till  all  the  saints,  like  us,  combine, 
To  praise  the  Lamb  in  songs  divine.] 

4  To  all  we  freely  give  our  hand, 
Who  love  the  Lord  in  evYv  land; 
For  all  are  one  in  Christ  our  Head, 
To  whom  be  endless  honors  paid. 

5  Here,  by  the  bread  and  wine  we  view 
What  boundless  curses  were  our  due  ; 
But  thro'  th'  atonement  of  our  Lord, 
More  than  was  lost  is  now  restored. 


#39  sacrament. 

Did  in  the  wilderness  proclaim 
This  meat  and  drink  indeed! 

5  This  is  the  Lord's  appointed  feast, 

EnjoinM  on  all  his  seed  ; 
His  flesh  and  blood,  O  happy  guest. 
Is  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 

6  These  sacred  signs  assist  our  sense ; 

But  faith  on  Christ  can  feed; 
He  is  the  bread  of  excellence, 
And  meat  and  drink  indeed  ! 

559.    C.M.   Slenncit. 
Eat,  O  Frzetids,  &£.... Cant,  v.  U 

1  LORD,  at  thy  table  I  behold 

The  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
But  most  of  all  admire,  that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome  place. 

2  I  that  am  all  dedYd  with  sin, 

A  rebel  to  my  God; 
I  that  have  cmcifyYt  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this.> 

That  such  a  soul  has  room ! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand-— 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  Eat,  O  my  friends,  the  Saviour  cries, 

The  feast  was  made  for  you; 
For  you*  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  dy'd, 
And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too. 
?!)  With  humble  faith,  and  thankful  hearts, 
Lord,  we  accept  thy  love : 
5Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had ; 
What  will  it  be  above  !] 
G  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 
Td  give  theni  all  to  thee  ,• 


SACRAMENT.  560    561 

Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

560.    8,  8.  6.     Godwin,  altered. 
Christ  crucified.. ..John  xix.  30. 

1  IS  this  my  Jesus,  this  my  God, 
Whose  body,  all  o'er  stain'd  with  blood, 

Hapgs  on  th'  accursed  tree  ? 
Who  bows  his  head,  opprest  with  pain; 
But  midst  it  all  doth  not  complain  ? 

Yes,  O  my  soul,  'tis  he  ! 

2  Is  this  my  Saviour,  this  my  Lord, 
Whose  feet  and  bauds  with  nails  are  bor'd, 

And  fasteu'd  to  the  tree ; 
Whose  sacred  head  with  thorns  is  crown'd, 
Whose  pierced  side  receives  the  wound  ? 

Yes,  O  my  soul,  'tis  he  ! 

3  Is  this  my  bleeding  sacrifice, 

Who  bows  his  head  and  calmly  dies, 

High  lifted  on  the  tree; 
Unknown  by  Gentiles,  scoff'd  by  Jews, 
Whom  almost  all  mankind  refuse? 

Yes,  O  my  soul,  'tis  he  ! 

4  And  shall  my  soul  again  forget 
His  love  so  free,  immensely  great  ? 

Oh '...never  let  it  be  ! 
But  let  me  always  see  the  Lamb, 
And  truly  praise  his  gracious  name 
To  all  eternity ! 

561.    5.6.  11.    Wesley. 
Sufferings  and  death  of  Jesus. ...Lam.  i.  12. 
1       ALL  ye  that  pass  by, 
To  Jesus  draw  nigh, 
To  you  is  it  nothing  that  Jesus  should  die  ? 
Our  ran?om  and  peace, 
Pp2 


jQ2  SACRAMENXc 

Our  surety  he  is, 
Come,  see  if  there  ever  was  sorrow  like  hi$w 

2  The  Lord,  in  the  day 
Of  his  anger,  did  lay 

Our  sins  on  the  Lamb,  and  he  bore  them  away; 

He  dy'd  to  atone 

For  sins  not  his  own— 
The  Father  hath  punish'd  for  us  his  dear  Son, 

3  For  sinners  like  me, 
He  dy'd  on  the  tree ; 

His  death  is  accepted,  the  sinner  is  free. 

My  pardon  I  claim, 

A  sinner  I  am, 
A  sinner  believing  in  Jesus's  name. 

4  With  joy  we  approve 
The  plau  of  his  love! 

A  wonder  to  all  both  below  and  above  ! 
When  time  is  no  more, 
We  still  shall  adore 
That  ocean  of  love,  without  bottom  or  shore. 
562.    8.  7.    Lee. 
Surrender  to  Infinite  Love. 

1  WHEINT  I  view7  my  Saviour  bleeding 

For  my  sins  upon  the  tree; 
O  how  wond'rous! — how  exceeding 
Great  his  love  appears  to  me! 

2  Floods  of  deep  distress  and  anguish 

To  impede  his  labors  came; 

Yet  they  all  could  not  extinguish 

Love^  eternal,  burning  flame, 

3  Now  redemption  is  completed, 

Full  salvation  is  procur'd: 
Death  and  satan  are  defeated 
By  the  suff 'rings  he  endurU 


SAFETY  IN  CHRIST,  5G£ 

4  Now  the  gracious  Mediator, 
Risen  to  the  courts  of  bliss, 
Claims  for  me,  a  sinful  creature, 
Pardon,  righteousness,  and  peace, 

[5  Sure  such  infinite  affection 

Lays  the  highest  claim  to  miBe; 
All  my  pow'rs,  without  exception, 
Should  in  fervent  praises  join, 
6  Jesus,  fit  me  for  thy  service, 
Form  me  for  thyself  alone; 
I  am  thy  most  costly  purchase, 
Take  possession  of  thy  own.] 
563.    C.  M.    Newton. 
Will  ye  also  go  away., ..John  vi.  67 — 69. 

1  WHEN  any  turn  from  Sion's  way. 

(Alas  what  numbers  do  !) 
IMethinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
Ci  Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too  V" 

2  All,  Lord,  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
I  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 

And  prove  like  them  at  last. 
[3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  powV,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me : 
To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go. 

If  I  should  turn  from  thee? 

4  Beyond  a  doubt  I  rest  assur'd 
Thou  art  the  Christ  of  God  ; 
Who  hast  eternal  life  secur'd. 
By  promise  and  by  blood.] 

j  The  help  of  men  and  angels  joii 

Could  never  reach  my  case, 
Nor  can  1  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  IB  thy  boundless  gf; 


56 -i  SAFETY  IN  CHRIST. 

6  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart; 
No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest, 
And  satisfy  my  heart. 

7  What  anguish  has  that  question  stirr'dj 

If  I  will  also  go? 
Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 
I  humbly  answer — no! 

504.   L.  M.    Steele. 
To  whom  shall  we  go  ?....John  vi.  67,  68, 

1  THOU  only  Sov'reign  of  my  heart, 
My  refuge,  my  almighty  friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend  ? 

2  Whitfter,  ah!  whither  shall  I  go— 

A  wretched  wand'rer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin  and  wo, 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives ; 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine ; 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  pow'rs  adore, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care; 
Depart  from  thee  ;--'tis  death— 'tis  more  ! 
'Tis  endless  ruin  !  deep  despair  ! 

6  Low  at  thy  feet  my  soul  would  lie, 
Here  safety  dwells  and  peace  divine; 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life5  eternal  life,  is  thine! 


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565.  L.  M.     Humphrey's  col. 
Free  Salvatwn....2  Tim.  i.  9. 

1  LONG  ere  the  sun  began  his  clays, 
Or  iuoon  shot  forth  her  silver  rays, 
Salvation's  scheme  was  fixt,  'twas  done 
Iq  cov'nant  by  the  three  in  one. 

2  The  Father  spake,  the  Sou  reply  \1, 
The  Spirit  with  them  both  comply'd: 
Grace  mov'd  the  cause  for  saving  man, 
Aud  wisdom  drew  tl*e  noble  plan. 

3  The  Father  chose  his  only  Son 

To  die  for  sins  that  man  had  done; 
Immanuel  to  the  choice  agreed, 
And  thus  secur'd  a  numerous  seed. 
A  He  sends  his  Spirit  from  above 
To  call  the  objects  of  his  love ; 
Not  one  shall  perish  or  be  lost, 
Kis  blood  has  bought  them,  dear  they  cost. 

0  What  high  displays  of  sovVeign  grace  I 
What  love  to  save  a  ruin'd  race ! 

My  soul,  adore  his  lovely  name, 
By  whom  thy  free  salvation  came. 

566.  C.  M.     Humphrey's  col 
Complete  Salvation... Psalm  xxxv.  3. 

1  SALVATION  thro*  roy  dying  God 

Is  finish'd  aHd  complete; 
He  paid  what'er  his  people  ow'd, 
And  caDcelFd  all  their  debt. 

2  Salvation  from  the  depths  of  hell.... 

From  seas  of  quenchless  fire, 
To  yon  sweet  fields  where  angels  dwell, 
And  strike  the  golden  lyre. 
£3  *  Salvation!  O  melodious  sound 
To  wretched,  dying  men  l 


oS7  SALVATIOK, 

Salvation  that  frora  God  proceed, 
And  leads  to  God  again." 

A  Salvation  now  shall  be  my  stay ; 
H  A  sinner  sav'd,"  Til  cry  ; 
Then  gladly  quit  this  mortal  clay 
For  better  joys  on  high. 
5  Salvation  to  sweet  harps  of  gold, 
My  raptur'd  soul  shall  sing, 
And  strike,  while  endless  ages  roll* 
The  ever  tuneful  string. 

0  Salvation,  let  the  tidings  fly, 

Thro'  earth's  remotest  bound; 
Till  all  the  chosen  heirs  of  grace 
Shall  tread  celestial  ground. 

507.    7s.     Wilks. 
Wells  of  Salvation....Isziah  xii.  3. 

1  JESU'S  precious  name  excels 
Jordan's  streams,  and  Salem's  wells  i 
Thirsty  sinners,  come  and  draw, 
Quench  the  flames  of  Sinai's  law- 

2  Fearful  sinners,  come  and  try ; 
Draw  and  drink  with  inward  joy; 
Christ  is  fresh,  and  full,  and  free ; 
Sinners,  come,  whoe'er  you  be. 

3  See  the  waters  springing  up, 
To  revive  your  languid  hope ; 
Fill  your  vessels,  as  it  rolls, 
And  refresh  your  weary  souls. 

4  Lo!  the  Spirit  now  invites! 
Lot  the  happy  Bride  unites! 
Jesus  calls,  be  not  afraid, 

Lo!  for  you  the  well  was  made  ! 
ji  Justice  made  it  in  the  Lamb, 
Mercy  grants  it  thro'  bis  uame ; 


SALTATION,  6?)& 

Faith  receives  a  full  supply; 
Those  who  drink  it  cannot  die. 

[6  Careless  sinner,  let  me  tell, 
Not  a  drop  is  found  in  hell ; 
Not  a  drop  to  ease  your  smart, 
Not  a  drop  to  cool  your  heart. 

:  Haste  you  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 

Seek  salvation  in  his  blood; 

In  it  there  is  boundless  store, 

For  ten  thousand  thousand  more.] 
9  Constant  tributes  let  us  brin£, 

For  this  soul -refreshing  spring  ; 

Constant  let  our  praises  rise, 

Till  we  drink  above  the  skies. 

568.    8s.     Truro  Fritnd. 
God  is  my  Salvation....!  onsh  ii.  9. 

1  SALVATION,  how  precious  the  sound 
To  sinners  who  see  themselves  lost ; 

To  Jesus  their  praises  redound, 
In  Jesus  they  triumph  and  boast, 

2  Salvation  is  finish'd  and  done, 
Salvation  is  sov'reign  and  free; 
Salvation  by  God's  equal  Son, 
My  joy  and  rejoicing  shall  be. 

3  Salvation  is  only  of  God, 

To  him  all  the  praises  are  due; 
Ye  saints,  spread  his  honors  abroad, 
'Who  finittra  salvation  for  you. 

4  Soon  shall  we  behold  him  above, 
For  ever  to  sound  his  dear  name, 
To  sing  the  sweet  son<r  of  his  love. 
Salvation  to  God  and  the  SdHfib 


569  570  saviour, 

569.     3.  7.  4.     Radford's  c<H* 
Free  Salvatwi....2  Tiai.  i.  9. 

1  JESUS  is  our  great  Salvation, 

Worthy  of  cur  best  esteem  ! 
He  has  sav'd  his  fav'rite  nation, 

Join  to  sing  aloud  to  him  j 
He  has  sav'd  us, 
Christ  alone  could  us  redeem. 

2  When  involv'd  in  sin  and  ruin, 

And  no  helper  there  was  found, } 
Jesus  our  distress  was  viewing; 

Grace  did  more  than  sin  abounds 
He  has  call'd  us, 
With  salvation  in  the  sound. 

3  Free  election,  known  by  calling, 

Is  a  privilege  divine : 
Saints  are  kept  from  final  falling, 

All  the  glory,  Lord,  be  thine  y 
All  the  glory, 
All  the  glory,  Lord,  is  thine. 

570.    10s.    Pope. 
Saviour...  .Isaiah  xi.  10. 

1  FROM  Jesse's  root  behold  a  branch  arise. 
Whose  sacred  flow'r  with  fragrance  fills  the  skies; 
The  sick  and  weak,  the  healing  plant  shall  aid, 
From  storms  a  shelter,  and  from  heat  a  shade. 

2  The  Saviour  comes !  by  prophecies  foretold, 
Hear  him,  ye  deaf!  and  ali  ye  blind  behold  ! 
No  sigh,  no  murmur  the  wide  world  shall  hear : 
From  ev'iy  eye  he  wipes  ofFev'ry  tear. 

3  Hark !  a  glad  voice  the  lonely  desert  cheers, 
46 Prepare  a  way.,..a  God,  a  God  appears: 


•3  57* 

SAVIOUR.        «  / 

*  A  God,  a  God,*'  the  vocal  hills  reply./  ** 

The  rocks  proclaim  th'  approaching  D 

All  crimes  shall  cease,  and  ancient  fraud  shan**^ 

Unerring  justice  lifts  aloft  her  scale  : 

Peace  o*er  the  world  her  olive  wand  extends, 

And  white-rob'd  innocence  from  heaven  descends 

Rise,  crownVl  with  light,  imperial  Salem  rise, 
Exalt  thy  tow'ring  head,  and  lift  thine  eyes: 
See  heaven  its  dazzling  portals  wide  display, 
And  break  upon  thee  in  a  flood  of  day. 

571.    8.3.    Kelly. 
My  Savioiir.,..2  Sam.  xxii.  3. 

1  IN  form  I  long  had  bow'd  the  knee; 
But  nought  attractive  then  could  see* 
To  win  my  wayward  heart  to  thee, 

My  Saviour. 

2  Yet  oft  I  trembled  when  I  thought, 
How  I  had  sold  myself  for  nought ; 
But  still  against  thy  love  I  fought, 

My  Saviour. 

3  When  self-accus'd,  I  trembling  stood, 
I  promis'd  fair  as  any  could  ; 

But  never  valu'd  thy  dear  blood, 
My  Saviour. 
[4  Too  soon  the  promise  vain  I  prov'd, 
That  sinners  make,  while  sin  is  Iov'd, 
But  still  to  thee  this  heart  ne'er  mov'd, 
My  Saviour.] 
5  Thou,  whom  I  had  so  long  withstood, 
Thou  didst  redeem  my  soul  with  blood, 
And  thou  hast  brought  me  uigh  to  God, 
My  Saviour. 
Qq 


>72  SEA. 

6  Thro'  storms  and  waves  of  conflict  pafei3 
Thy  potent  arm  has  held  me  fast; 

And  thou  wilt  save  me  to  the  last, 
My  Saviour. 

7  And  when  the  voy'ge  of  life  is  o'er, 
And  I  have  gain'd  the  heavenly  shore ; 
I  then  shall  sing  for  evermore, 

My  Saviour. 

572.    CM.    Addison. 
Preservation  by  Sea,. .. Psalm  cxxi.  8. 

]   HOW  are  thy  servants  blest,  O  Lord! 
How  sure  is  their  defeoce ; 
Eternal  Wisdom  is  their  guide.... 
Their  help,  Omnipotence. 

[2  In  foreign  realms  and  lands  remote, 
Supported  by  thy  care, 
Thro'  burning  climes,  I  pass'd  unhurt^ 
And  brcath'd  in  tainted  air.] 

3  When  by  the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
I  knew  thou  wert  not  slow  to  hear, 
Nor  impotent  to  save. 

4  The  storms  were  laid,  the  winds  retir'd. 

Obedient  to  thy  Avill ; 
The  sea,  that  roar'd  at  thy  command, 
At  thy  command  was  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  death. 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore; 
And  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past? 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

0  My  life,  while  thou  preserv'st  that  life, 
Thy  sacrifice  shall  be ; 
And  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  lot, 
Shall  joiu  my  soul  to  thee. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR,  6  73    57-'* 

FOUR  {SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 

.573.    L.M.    H . 

On  the  Four  Seasons.. ..Gro.  viii.  22. 

1  THY  providence,  great  God,  we  praise; 
How  good  and  great  aie  a^  rii7  ways! 
T-fc)  bounty  crowns  our  passing  years. 
And  dissipates  our  anxious  fears. 

2  Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  fast, 

While  sun,  and  moon,  and  earth  shall  last; 
The  laws  of  seasons  shall  endure, 
Till  time  and  stars  are  known  no  more. 

3  Summer  and  winter*  cold  and  heat, 
And  eight  and  day  in  order  meet; 
Seed  time  and  harvest,  each  succeed, 
To  prove  thy  love — supply  our  need. 

r4  'When  )ears  are  past  and  seasons  o'er, 
We  still  shall  prove  thy  cov'uaut  sure; 
And  in  the  shining  realms  of  bliss, 
Adore  thy  goodness  and  thy  grace.'] 

574.    L.  M.    Steele. 
On  the  Four  Seasons  of  the  Year.. ..Psalm  cxlvii 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord— O  blissful  theme- 
To  sing  the  honors  of  his  name ! 

'Tis  pleasure,  'tis  divine  .delight, 
And  praise  is  Jovely  in  his  sight. 

2  He  veils  the  sky  with  treasur'd  show'rs, 
On  earth  the  plent'ous  blessing  pours ; 
The  mountains  smiie  in  lively  green, 
And  fairer  blooms  the  fiow'ry  scene. 

[3  He  speaks !  and  swiftly  from  the  skies. 
To  earth  the  sovereign  mandate  flies; 
Observant  nature  hears  his  word, 
And  bows  obedient  to  her  Lord, 


^75  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 

4  Now  thick  descending  flakes  of  snow, 
O'er  earth  a  fleecy  mantle  throw ; 
Now  glitt'ring  frost  o'er  all  the  plains? 
Extends  its  universal  chains.] 

5  At  his  fierce  storms  of  icy  hail, 
The  shiv'ring  pow'rs  of  nature  fail  ; 
Before  his  cold,  what  life  can  staud, 
Unshelter'd  by  his  guardian  hand ! 

6  He  speaks !  the  ice  and  snow  obey, 
And  nature's  fetters  melt  away; 
Now  vernal  gales  soft  rising  blow, 
And  murm'ring  waters  gently  flow. 

7  But  nobler  works  his  grace  record, 
To  Israel's  sons  he  sends  his  word ; 
Ye  favor'd  tribes,  your  voices  raise, 
And  bless  your  God  in  songs  of  praise. 

575.    CM.    Dobell. 

Prayer  for  warmth  after  nipping  Winds  and  muck 

Rain... .Job  xxxvi.  32. 

1  THOU,  who  didst  form  the  rolling  spheres, 

And  stretch  the  boundless  skies, 
O  dissipate  our  gloomy  fears, 
When  doubts  and  darkness  rise. 

2  Tho'  thou  hast  seal'd  the  wat'ry  clouds^ 

Which  pour'd  their  torrents  down ; 
And  stay'd  those  proud,  imperious  floods^ 
Which  overflow  *d  the  ground  : 

3  Yet  those  dark  clouds  still  veil  the  sky, 

And  hide  the  sun  from  sight; 
The  northern  winds  blast  as  they  fly, 
And  strike  the  buds  with  blight. 

4  Lord,  hear  our  humble,  earnest  pray'r , 

And  chase  the  clouds  away; 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.       £76  577 

0  let  the  cheering  sun  appear, 
Willi  warmth,  from  day  to  day. 

5  Then  will  the  face  of  nature  wear 
A  pleasing,  beauteous  scene ; 
And  fields  with  ranks  of  com  appear, 
And  meadows  dressM  with  green. 

576.     CM.    Ncrvton. 
Spring. 

1  NOW  the  long  wish'd  for  spring  is  come, 

How  alter'd  is  the  scene ! 
The  trees  and  shrubs  are  dress'd  in  bloom, 
The  earth  array'd  in  green. 

2  W'here'er  we  tread,  beneath  our  feet 

The  clustering  (lowers  spring : 
The  artless  birds,  in  concert  sweet, 
Invite  our  hearts  to  sing. 

3  But  oh !  in  vain  I  strive  to  join, 

Oppress'd  with' sin  and  doubt; 

1  feel  'tis  winter  still,  within, 
Tho'  all  is  spring  without. 

.1  O  would  ray  Saviour,  from  on  high, 
Break  thro1  these  clouds  and  shine  ] 
No  creature  then  more  blest  than  I, 
No  song  more  loud  than  mine  ! 
5  Lord,  let  thy  word  my  hopes  revive, 
And  overcome  my  foes ; 
O  make  my  languid  graces  thrive, 
And  blossom  like  the  rose. 
577.    S.  M.    Gibbons. 
Spring. 

1       GREAT  God,  at  thy  command 
Seasons  in  order  rise  : 
Thy  pow'r  and  love  in  concert  reign 
Thro'  earth,  and  sea?,  and  skies.  o.  q  2 


578   579  SEASONS  OF  the  year. 

2  How  balmy  is  the  air, 
How  warm  the  solar  beams! 

And  to  refresh  the  ground,  the  rains 
Descend  in  gentle  streams. 

3  With  grateful  praise  we  own 
Thy  providential  hand, 

While  grass  for  kine,  and  herb  and  corn 
For  men,  enrich  the  land. 

4  But  greater  still  the  gift.. 
Of  thine  incarnate  Son: 

By  him  forgiveness,  peace,  and  joy, 
Thro'  endless  ages  run. 

578.  L.  M.     Davies. 

Prayer  for  Rain  just  before  Harvest. ...2  Chron.vi.  2G, 

1  GREAT  God,  we  view  thy  chast'ning  hand, 
The  earth's  like  brass  thro'  all  our  laud; 
The  heaven  its  fruitful  show'rs  denies, 
And  nature  round  us  fades  and  dies. 

2  Revive  our  withering  fields  with  rain; 
Let  fruitful  show'rs  descend  again ; 
On  thee  alone  our  hopes  rely, 
Lord,  hear  our  humble,  earnest  cry. 

3  O  let  the  Fruits  in  clusters  bend. 
Thro1  all  our  land  from  end  to  end; 
And  let  the  saints  and  sinners  see, 
Our  all  depends,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

579.  CM.    D  obeli. 
Praise  for  Rain.. ..Psalm  lxviii.  9. 

1  THE  Lord  hath  heard  his  people's  cries, 

Their  pray'rs  have  reach'd  his  throne; 
The  rain  has  falPn  in  rich  supplies; 
See  what  the  Lord  hath  done ! 

2  Thy  promise  ever  will  hold  good, 
While  time  and  years  remain: 


-SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAH.  ^30 

When  thine  Elijahs  thee  have  su'd, 
Thou  send'st  a  plent'ous  rain. 
^3  6  See  how  the  kind,  refreshing  show'rs 
Supply  the  thirsty  ground; 
The  springing  grass  and  painted  flow'rs, 
O'er  all  the  meads  abound!' 
4  Now  nature  blooms  and  wears  a  smile, 
And  birds  their  Maker  praise; 
Ye  saints  around  this  favor'd  isle, 
Your  songs  of  praises  raise. 

580     L.M.    T . 

Prayer  for  dry  mother  in  Harvest. 

1  LORD  of  the  earth,  and  seas,  and  skies, 
Thou  sovereign  source  of  all  supplies; 
Now  thy  preparing  hand  employ, 

Our  hearts  to  fill  with  food  and  joy. 

2  Let  not  deserved  wrath  destroy 

Our  high  rais'd  hopes  of  harvest  joy  ; 
Thy  care  o'er  ev'ry  crop  extend, 
And  all  our  fruits  of  earth  defend. 

3  May  rip'ning  suns,  and  fertile  dews, 
Their  genial  influence  diffuse ; 
And  each  kind  element  combine, 

Our  hearts  to  cheer  with  corn  and  wiae> 

4  Lord  of  the  harvest,  ftree  we  own: 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down  ; 
Say,  as  in  ancient  days,  "I'll  give 

c;  More  than  your  garners  can  receive," 

5  Ye  sous  of  need,  with  fervor  pray, 
To  see  a  blest  ingathering  day; 
Then  shall  our  joy-inspiring  lays, 
Shout  harvest  home,  in  songs  of  praise, 

i  And  wbife  we  plead  for  earthlj  bread* 
That  ev  ry  creature  may  be  fed> 


531    582  SEASONS  OF  the  YEAR. 

O  let  eternal  thanks  be  giv'u 

For  Christ,  th'  immortal  bread  of  hcaven*- 

581.  CM.     Dobell. 
Praise  for  dry  weather  in  Harvest. 

1  GREAT  God,  to  thee,  with  cheerful  song?. 

Our  humble  thanks  we  bring; 
Accept  the  praises  of  our  lips, 
O  thou  most  bount'ous  King. 

2  Thou  hast  dispers'd  the  wat'ry  clouds, 

And  clear'd  the  darken'd  sky  ; 
To  thee  we  raise  our  grateful  notes, 
Who  brought  salvation  nigh. 

3  O  may  the  sous  of  Adam  know, 

That  God  will  lend  an  ear 
To  souls  who  at  his  footstool  bow 
To  him  iu  humble  pray'r. 

582.  CM.  Needham. 
Summer.     Harvest  Song. 

1  TO  praise  the  ever  bount'ous  Lord, 

My  soul,  wake  all  thy  pow'rs : 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  cov'nant  with  the  earth  he  keeps; 

(My  tongue  his  goodness  sing;) 

Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 

His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 

3  Well  pleas'd,  the  toiling  swains  behold 

The  waving  yellow  crop  ; 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 

And  sow  again  in  hope. 
[4  Thus,  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 

The  seeds  of  righteousness; 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  witli  thy  beams9 

The  rip'oing  harvest  bless. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.  583    584 

5  Then,  m  the  last  great  harvest,  I 
Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop; 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope.] 
583.    CM.    Needham. 
Summer  ;  or,  the  Sluggard  repr  ove  d.,%.  Pro  v.  vi.  6.  x.  5, 

1  SEE,  how  the  little  toiling  ant 

Improves  the  harvest  hours; 
While  summer  lasts,  thro'  all  her  cells 
The  choicest  stores  she  pours. 

2  Sagacious  she,  without  a  guide, 

By  instinct  only  led  ; 
Fearful  of  want,  in  harvest  hours, 
Provides  her  winter  bread. 

3  Ne'er  be  it  said,  that  toiling  ants, 

Lay  up  their  stock  of  grain  ; 
And  man  neglects  his  great  concern, 
Eternal  life  to  gain. 

4  While  life  remains,  our  harvest  las's ; 

But  youth  of  life's  the  prime ; 
Best  is  this  season  for  our  work, 
And  this  the  accepted  time. 

5  "  To  day  attend,"  is  wisdom's  voice — - 

" To-morrow" — folly  cries — 
And  still  to-morrow  'tis.... when  0  ! 
To-day  the  sinner  dies ! 

6  When  conscience  speaks,  its  voice  regard, 

And  seize  the  present  hour ; 
Humbly  implore  the  prom  is' d  grace, 
And  God  will  give  the  pow'r. 

584.     L.  M.     B . 

Autu?nn....JeY.  viii.  20. 
J  GREAT  God,  as  seasons  disappear, 
And  chariges  make  the  rolling  year ; 


?85  SEASONS  OF  THE  YKAB. 

As  time,  with  rapid  pinions  flies, 
May  ev'ij  season  make  us  wise. 

2  Long  has  thy  favor  crowifd  our  days, 
And  summer  shed  again  its  rays; 

JSo  deadly  cloud  or  sky  hasveiPd, 
'No  blasting  winds  our  path  assaiPd. 

3  The  harvest  months  have  o'er  us  roli'd, 
And  fill'd  our  fields  with  waving  gold  ; 
Our  tables  spread  our  gainer's  stor'd! 
Where  are  our  hearts  to  praise  the  Lord? 

4  The  solemn  harvest  comes  apace, 
The  closing  day  of  life  and  grace; 
Time  of  decision,  awful  hour! 
Around  it  let  no  tempests  low'r ! 

5  Prepare  us,  Lord,  by  grace  divine, 
Like  stars  in  heaven  to  rise  and  shine; 
Then  shall  our  happy  souls  above, 
Heap  the  full  harvest  of  thy  love! 

535.    L.  M.    Newton. 
Winter. 

1  SEE,  how  rude  winter's  icy  hand 

Has  striptthe  trees,  and  seai'd  the  ground! 
But  spring  shall  soon  his  rage  withstand, 
And  spread  new  beauties  all  around. 

2  My  soul  a  sharper  winter  mourns; 
Barren  and  fruitless  I  remain  • 
When  will  the  gentle  spring  return. 
And  bid  my  graces  grow  again  ? 

3  Jesus,  my  glorious  sun,  arise  ! 
,rJTis  thine  the  frozen  heart  to  move; 

0  !  hush  these  storms,  and  clear  my  skies, 
And  let  me  feel  thy  vital  love ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  regard  my  feeble  cry, 

1  faint  and  droop  till  thou  appear} 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR*  580 

"Wilt  thou  permit   hy  plant  to  die? 
Must  it  be  winter  all  the  year? 

5  Be  still,  my  soul,  and  wait  his  hour, 
With  humble  pray'r  and  patient  faith; 
Till  he  reveals  his  gracious  pow'r, 
Repose  on  what  his  promise  saith. 

6  He,  by  whose  all-commanding  word 
Seasons  their  changing  course  maintain, 
Iu  ev'ry  change  a  pledge  affords, 
That  none  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain> 

586.    C.  M.    Steele. 
Winter.... Job  xxxviii.  29,  30. 

1  STERN  winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 

Encircling  nature  round  ; 
How  bleak  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crow  u'd ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital#  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And  drooping,  lifeless  nature  seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart. 

3  My  heart,  when  mental  winter  reigns, 

In  night's  dark  mar.tle  clad ; 
Confm'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad  ! 

4  Return,  O  blissful  sun,  and  bring 

The  soul  reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  O  happy  state,  divine  abode, 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns; 
And  perfect  da) ,  the  smile  of  God^ 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 

6  Great  source  of  light,  thy  beams  display. 

My  drooping  joys  restore ; 


537  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR. 

And  guide  me  to  the  seats  of  day3 
Where  winter  chills  no  more. 
58  7.    CM.    Newton. 
O  that  I  rvcrc  as  in  Months  past  /....Job  xxix.  2, 

1  SWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt 

The  Saviour's  pard'uiug  blood, 
Apply 'd,  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt, 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd, 

His  praises  tuu'd  my  tongue ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevaiFd, 

His  love  was  all  my  song. 
[3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 

The  world  no  more  could  charm ; 
J  liv'd  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 

And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  pray'r,  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lord, 

And  saw  his  glories  shine: 

And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 

I  calld  each  promise  mine.] 

5  Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke 

Of  what  his  love  had  done; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 
For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 

6  Now  when  the  evening  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

[7  My  pray'rs  are  now  a  chait'ring  noise. 
For  Jesus  hides  his  face; 
I  read — the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 
But  will  not  reach  my  case.] 

3  Now  satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey : 


SELF-DENIAL.. .SHEEP.  588    589 

Yet,  Lord,  tby  mercies  cannot  fail  ; 
O  come  without  deiay ! 

588.  C.  M.   Krrkhan. 
Self-Denial ;  or,  taking  up  the  Cross....  Mark  viii.  33, 

1  DIDST  thou,  clear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 

And  bear  the  Cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  J  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Iuspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine^ 
JS"or  love,  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  cLet  mockers  sco(T,  let  men  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain; 
Still  may  I  glorify  thy  name, 

And  count  their  slander  gain.' 
A  To  thee  1  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  pow'rs  resign  ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit. 

And  I'll  no  more  repine. 

589.  CM.     Needham. 
Lost  Sheep  found.... .Luke  xv   3,  4. 

1  WHEX  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold, 
Has  lost  a  straying  sheep ; 

Thro'  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  roves. 
And  climbs  the  mountains  steep. 

2  But  O  the  joy !  the  transport  sweet ! 
\Vhen  he  the  wand'rer  finds  ; 

Up  in  his  arms  he  takes  his  charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys, 
And  m^ke  his  bliss  complete  : 

The  neighbour?  bear  the  i.ews,  and  all 

The  joyful  shepherd  greet.  R  r 


590  SHEEP. 

4  Tet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy 

When  but  one  sinner  turns ; 
"When  the  poor  wretch,  with  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns. 

5  Pleas'd  with  the  news,  the  saints  below., 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ : 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  fill'd  with  joy. 

6  Well  pleas'd,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinuer  weep; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

7  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain. 

But  kindle  with  new  fire  ; 
c'  A  wand'ring  sheep's  return'd,"  they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre. 

590.     7s.    Ryland. 
Prayer  for  strayed  Sheep.  ...Psalm  cxix.  176. 

1  PITY  Lord,  thy  straying  sheep, 
Prone  to  wander  from  the  fold : 
Bring  them  back,  and  safely  keep ; 
In  thine  arms  the  stragglers  hold. 
Heal  their  wand'rings,  Son  of  God; 
Bless  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

2  Fond  to  stray,  but  ign'rant  quite, 
When  once  lost,  to  find  their  home* 
Wand'ring  on  by  day  and  night, 
Farther,  farther,  still  they'd  roam. 

3  Lord,  thy  wand'ring  sheep  restore, 
To  thy  pastures,  ever  fair; 
Keep  them,  lest  they  wander  more; 
Let  thy  love  confine  them  there. 


SHILOH...SICKNtSS.  591    592 

591 .    3.  3.  7.    Peckweir$  col. 
Snitch,.. ..Gen.  xlix.  10. ...Isaiah  liii.  1 — 5, 

1  WHO  hath  our  report  believed! 
Shiloh  come,  is  not  received, 

]Vot  received  by  his  owe ; 
Promis'd  branch  from  root  of  Jesse, 
David's  offspring  seut  to  bless  ye, 

Conies  too  meek!y  to  be  known! 

2  Tell  me,  O  thou  favor'd  nation, 
What  is  thy  fond  expectation  ? 

Some  fair  spreading  lofty  tree  ?-.- 
Let  not  worldly  pride  confound  thee, 
\Mong  the  lowly  plants  around  thee, 

Mark  the  lowest— that  is  he  ! 

3  Like  a  tender  plant  that's  growing, 
Where  no  waters,  friendly  flowing, 

Xo  kind  rains  refresh  the  ground  : 
Drooping,  dying,  we  shall  view  him, 
See  no  charm  to  draw  us  to  him, 

And  no  beauty  will  be  found. 

4  Glory  be  to  him  who  gave  us — 
Freely  gave  his  Son  to  save  us; 

Glory  to  the  Son,  who  came; 
Honor,  blessing,  adoration, 
Ever,  from  the  whole  creation, 

Be  to  God,  and  to  the  Lamb  ! 

592.    L.  M.    K~.  Evan's  col. 

Prayer  for  a  sick  Minister. ...John  xi.  3. 

1  O  THOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne, 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirit  down: 
View  the  sad  breast,  the  streaming  eye, 
And  let  our  sorrows  pierce  the  sky. 

2  Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips  would  tell  ; 


£93  SICltNESS. 

Thou  only  canst  assuage  our  grief, 
And  yield  our  wo-fraught  heart  relief. 

3  With  pow'r  benign,  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thj  people's  pray 'r; 
Avert  thy  sVifi  desceading  stroke, 
Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock. 

4  Restore  him  sinking  to  the  grave ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  make  haste  to  save; 
Back  to  our  hopes  and  wishes  give, 

And  bid  our  friend  and  father  live. 

5  Bound  to  each  soul  by  tend'rest  ties, 
In  ev'iy  breast  his  image  lies; 
Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

0  Yet  if  our  supplications  fail, 

And  praj  'rs  and  tears  can  nought  prevail* 
Be  thou  hit:  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
And  guide  him  safe  to  endless  day. 
59:3.    L.  M.    Brown. 
Sickness  and  Death. 

1  MY  soul,  the  minutes  haste  away, 
Apace  comes  on  th'  important  day, 
When  in  the  icy  arms  of  death 

I  must  give  up  my  vital  breath. 

2  Look  forward  to  the  moving  scene ; 
How  wilt  thou  be  affected  then  ? 
When  from  on  high  some  sharp  disease 
Resistless  shall  my  vitals  seize. 

3  When  all  the  springs  of  life  are  lowr, 
The  spirits  faint   the  pulses  slow; 

The  eyes  grow  dim  and  short  the  breath, 
Presages  of  approaching  death. 

4  WThen  clammy  sweats  thro'  ev'ry  part, 
S  how  life's  retreating  to  the  heart ; 


Its  last  resistance  there  to  make, 

then  the  breathless  frame  forsake. 

5  When  all  eternity's  io  sight; 

The  brightest  day,  or  blackest  eight; 
One  shock  will  break  thf  building  down* 
And  let  thee  into  worlds  unknown. 

6  O  come,  my  soul,  the  matter  wei^h! 
How  wilt  thou  leave  th>  kindred  clay ! 
And  how  the  unknown  regions  try, 
And  launch  into  eternity! 

594.    C.  ML    Doddridge. 
Sickness  and  Recovery. 

1  MY  God,  thy  service  well  demands 

The  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Why  was  this  fleeting  breath  renew'd3 
But  to  renew  thy  praise  ? 

2  Thine  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Did  this  weak  frame  sustain; 
"When  life  was  hov'ring  o'er  the  grave? 

And  nature  sunk  with  pain. 
[3  Thou,  when  the  pains  of  death  were  felt. 

Didst  chase  the  fears  of  hell ; 
And  teach  my  pale  and  quivering  lips 

Thy  matchless  grace  to  tell.] 

4  Calmly  I  bow'd  my  fainting  head 

On  thy  dear  faithful  breast; 
Pleas'd  to  obey  my  Father's  call 
To  his  eternal  rest. 

J  Into  thy  hands,  my  Saviour  God, 
Did  I  my  soul  resign : 
In  firm  dependence  on  that  truth, 
Which  made  salvation  mine. 

5  Back  from  the  borders  of  the  grave, 

thy  command  I  come  :   -.-  Br  2 


*05  596  sin. 

ISor  will  I  urge  a  speedier  flight, 
To  my  celestial  home. 

7  Where  thou  determin'st  mine  abode, 
There  would  I  choose  to  be ; 
For  in  thy  presence  death  is  life, 
And  earth  is  heaven  with  thee. 
595.     L.  M.     Boycc. 
Deceit/iilness  of  Sin. 

1  STN,  in  ten  thousand  treach'rous  ways, 
Dazzles  and  blinds  both  young  and  old  ; 
Around  the  pit  the  sinner  plays, 

And  they  that  trembled  once,  grow  bold. 

2  Saviour  divine,  stretch  out  thy  hand, 
And  fill  their  souls  with  deep  amaze; 
P'luck  from  the  lire  the  flaming  brand, 
And  form  new  trophies  of  thy  grace. 

596.     L.  M.     Harrison. 
Hating  Sin. 

1  O  COULD  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r, 
Where  sin  has  neither  place  nor  pow'r; 
This  traitor  vile,  I  fain  would  shun, 
But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

2  When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee, 
He  stands  between  my  God  and  me, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

I  feel  him  working  in  my  breast. 

3  When  I  attempt  to  soar  above, 

To  view  the  heights  of  Jesu's  love : 
This  monster  seems  to  mount  the  skies, 
And  veils  his  glory  to  mine  eyes. 

4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe, 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heaven,  my  home, 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  con 


sin.  597  598 

597.     7  s.     Toplady. 
Impute d  Sin.... Isaiah  iiii.  5. 
vLL  my  sins  imputed  were 
To  my  dear  incarnate  God  : 
Bury'd  in  his  grave  they  are, 
Drown'd  in  his  atoning  blood  : 
Lord,  thou  canst  Dot  me  condemn, 
Kighteous  and  complete  in  him. 
2  In  the  Saviour's  right,  I  claim 
All  the  blessing  he  hath  bought : 
For  my  soul  the  dying  Lamb 
Hath  a  full  redemption  wrought  ; 
I  in  glory  soon  shall  shine, 
I  am  Christ's,  and  Christ  is  mine, 

593.     8s.     Kent. 

Indwelling  Sin  ;  or,  the  Canaanite  still  in  the  Land..,: 
Numb,  xxxiii.  51 — 55. 

1  THE  Canaanite  still  in  the  land, 
To  harass,  perplex,  and  dismay, 
Brought  Israel  of  old  at  a  stand, 
For  Anak  was  stronger  than  they. 

2  What  God  had  design'd  they  possest, 
Supported  and  kept  by  his  hand  ; 
Yet  lest  on  their  lees  they  should  rest 
The  Canaanite  dwelt  in  the  land. 

3  'Tis  thus  with  thine  Israel  on  earth, 
Who  groan  with  a  body  of  sin, 
Partake  of  a  spiritual  birth, 

The  work  of  the  Spirit  within. 
[-!  To-day  with  the  taste  of  his  love, 
Jehovah  the^r  souls  shall  expand; 
To-morrow  he'll  give  them  to  prove, 
:  Canaanite  sr.iH  in  the  laiid,] 


599  005  sin. 

5  Yet  all  things  shall  work  for  their  goou, 
Aul-clioris,  temptations,  or  pain  ; 
A  id  still  through  the  Lamb  and  his  blood, 
Their  cause  they  shall  ever  maintain. 

[6  A  thorn  in  the  flesh  they  shall  have, 
Their  roving  affections  to  win  ; 
To  teach  them  how  Jesus  can  save, 
And  shew  them  the  depth  of  their  sin.] 

7  Yes,  down  to  the  Jordan  of  death, 
His  foe  •  shall  the  christian  withstand ; 
And  feel,  when  resigning  his  breath, 
The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land. 

8  Their  place  of  repose  is  on  high, 
(No  Canaanite  enters  therein), 
To  drink  of  the  rivers  of  joy. 
Remote  from  the  regions  of  sin. 

599-     L.  M.    James  s  Set. 
Address  to  Sinners..*. Isaiah  xxxiii.  14. 

1  SINNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown  1' 
Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown* 
Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly  ? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate  ? 
UrgVl  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams  f 
Madly  attempt  th'  infernal  gate, 
And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 
Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold  t 

600.     7s.     Wesley 
A  Sinner  out  of  Hell. 
1  LORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive. 
Not  in  torments,  uot  in  hell  I 


SODOM.  t)0l 

Still  doth  thy  good  Spirit  strive— 
With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell ! 
Tell  it,  unto  sinners,  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell. 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  n\)  mine  eyes, 
Will  not  of  thy  love  despair  : 
Still,  in  spile  of  sin,  I  rise, 
Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  pray'r. 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love  . 
Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be  ? 

All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove, 
All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me. 

4  See  a  bush  that  burns  with  fire, 
Unconstim'd  amid  the  flame  t 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t"  admire-— 
I  the  living  wonder  am  ! 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air  ! 
See  a  spark  in  ocean  live  ! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near. 
I  to  God  the  glory  give  : 
Ever  tell — to  sinners  tell, 

I  am,  I  am  cut  of  hell. 

601.     C.  M.     Hatveis. 

.Sodom" s  Destruction. ...Gen.  xix.  14,  22 — 2S.~. 

1  Peter  iv.  18. 

1  WITH  radiant  beams  the  sun  arose 

On  SodorrTs  fated  tow'rs; 
In  pleasure's  round,  and  false  repose, 
They  spend  the  cheerful  hours. 

2  Lot's  warning  voice  they  mocking  heard 

Their  hearts,  elate  with  pride. 
?>To  joy  withheld,  no  danger  fear'd — 
he  prophet  they  deride. 


302  SToitrc. 

3  In  vain  he  pleads,  "  fly,  sinner,  fly.... 

"  Behold  destruction  near  !" 
"  Empty  enthusiast,'1  they  reply, 
And  ridicule  his  fear. 

4  But  sudden  o'er  the  trembling  ground 

The  heavens  tremendous  Iqw'r; 
And  streams  of  fire  and  brimstone  round, 
In  torrents  downward  pour. 

5  They  scream. ...they  fly.. ..no  hope  remains— 

Blaspheme — in  flames  expire  : 
Lot,  sale  in  Zoar  a  refuge  gains — 
|C  A  brand  pluck'd  from  the  fire." 

6  Sinner,  behold — the  warning  take  ; 

This  moment  hear  and  fear  : 
For  if  the  righteous  scarce  escape; 
O  where  wilt  thou  appear  ? 

602.     L.  M.     Cowpcr. 
Safety  in  a  Storm.... Psalm  Ixix.  15. 

1  THE  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high, 
Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky : 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I  call, 

My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

2  O  Lord,  the  pilot's  part  perform, 

And  guide  and  guard  me  through  the  storm  ; 
Defend  me  from  each  threat'ning  ill, 
Controu)  the  waves — say  "  peace,  be  still." 

3  Amidst  the  roaring  of  the  sea. 

My  soul  still  hangs  her  hope  on  thee; 
Thy  constant  love,  thy  faithful  care, 
Is  all  that  saves  me  from  despair. 

4  Dangers  of  ev'ry  shape  and  name, 
Attend  the  follVers  of  the  Lamb; 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore, 
Aiu\  leave  it  to  return  no  more. 


submission.  €03  G04 

5  Though  tempest-tost,  and  half  a  wreck, 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek; 
Let  neither  winds  nor  stormy  main, 
Force  back  my  shatter'd  bark  again. 
603.     C.  M.     Wood's  Col. 
Submission. 

1  SUBMISSIVE  to  thy  will,  my  God. 

I  all  to  thee  resign; 
And  dow  before  thy  chast'nirjcr  rod — 
I  mourn,  but  not  repine. 

2  Why  should  my  foolish  heart  compl 

When  wisdom,  truth,  and  love, 
Direct  the  stroke,  inflict  the  pain, 
And  point  to  joys  above  ? 

3  How  short  are  all  my  sufferings  here, 

How  needful  ev'r>  crosi 
Away.  my  unbelieving  fear, 
Nor  cat!  my  gain  my  loss. 

4  Then  give,  dear  Lord,  or  take  away, 

I'll  bless  thy  sacred  name; 
3Iy  Jesus,  yesterday,  to-day, 
For  ever  is  the  same  I 

604.     C.  Iff.     Conner. 
Submission...  Heb.  xii.  7. 

1  DEAR  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil, 

And  he!p  me  to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  TVhv  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  ious  hand, 

That  wipes  "a  '.  aj  my  tears  ? 

3  No— let  me  i  ely  ^  ield 

hat  most  I  prize  to  i: 


305  606  submission. 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold,  from  me. 

4  Thy  favour,  all  my  journey  through^ 

Thou  art  engag'd  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way  ; 

Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth  ? 

6  But  ah  !  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway; 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

605.     C.  M.     Merrick,  altered. 
Submission. 

1  LOUD,  hast  thou  call'd  me  by  thy  grace; 

And  form'd  my  heart  anew  ? 
And  are  these  joys  which  now  I  taste 
The  pledge  of  glory  too  ? 

2  I  leave  inferior  cares  with  thee, 

Since  thou  hast  won  my  heart ; 
Whatever,  Lord,  is  good  for  me, 
Do  thou  that  gord  impart. 

)  JNot  to  my  wish,  but  to  my  want 
All  needful  good  apply ; 
UnaskM-for  good,  Lord,  to  mc  gran 
What's  ill,  though  ask'd,  deny. 
600.    C.  ML    Boskins. 
Submission.     It  is  ncU...:i  Kings  iv.  _ 

I  IT  shall  be  well,  let  sinners  know, 
With  those  that  love  the  Lord  ; 
His  saints  have  always  found  it  so, 
By  resting  on  his  word 


SUN,  MOON,  AND  STARS.  607 

2  Peace,  then,  ye  chasten'd  sons  of  God, 

Why  let  y  our  sorrows  swell  ? 
Wisdom  directs  your  Father's  rod— 
His  word  says,  it  is  well, 

3  Though  like  the  Shunamite  of  old, 

Whose  creature-comforts  fell ; 
Like  her,  let  faith  be  strong  and  bold; 
And  answer,  it  is  well. 

4  Though  you  may  trials  sharp  endure, 

From  sin,  or  death,  or  hell ; 
Your  heavenly  Fathers  love  is  suic 
And  therefore,  it  is  well. 

5  Soon  will  your  sorrows  all- be  o'er, 

And  you  shall  sweetly  tell, 
On  Canaan's  calm  and  pleasant  shore, 
That  all  at  last  is  well. 

607.     L.  M.     Addison. 

Sun,  Moon,  and  Stars,  display  the  Bang  of  God..,* 

Psalm  xix, 

1  THE  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
With  all  the  blue  a^lherial  sky; 

The  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame: 
Their  great  original  proclaim. 

2  Th'  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day. 
Does  his  Creator's  pow'r  display  ; 
And  publishes  to  ev'ry  land 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wond'rous  tale, 
And  nightly   to  the  li-t'nins:  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth  : 

4  While  all  the  s*ars  that  round  her  burr. 
And  all  the  planets  iu  their  turn. 

Ss 


tiU3  SUNDAY  SCHOOL. 

Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll, 

And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole, 

5  What  though,  in  solemn  silence,  all 
Move  round  the  dark,  terrestrial  ball— 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  fouud : 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice, 
For  ever  singing  as  they  shine, 

"  The  hand  that  made  us  is  divine.^ 

608.     L.  M.    Budden. 
Sunday  School. 

Cong.  1  GREAT  God.  accept  our  songs  of  praise, 
Which  we  would  to  thy  honour  raise; 
Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 
The  knowledge  of  our  Saviour  God. 

Chil.  2  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  due 
To  those  who  did  compassion  shew, 
In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road, 
That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  God. 

Cong.  3  We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own; 

Great  God,  the  work  is  thine  alone ! 
Thou  didst  at  first  our  hearts  incline. 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 

Chil.  4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  God's  word,  to  keep  his  day; 
Lord,  here  accept  the  the  thanks  we  bring— 
Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

Cong.  5  With  those  dear  children,  we'll  unite; 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight ; 
Lord   while  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love, 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

Chil.  0  Great  God.  our  benefactors  bless, 
Cong.     And  crown  thy  work  with  great  suci 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL.  609    610 

Both.      O  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne, 

To  sing  thy  praise  in  strains  uuknown. 
Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power  &c.      Hal, 

609.     L.  M.     Cheater,  altered. 
Sunday  School. 

Cong.  1  O  WHAT  a  pleasure  lis  to  see 
Christians  in  harmony  agree, 
To  teach  the  rising  race  to  know 
They're  born  in  sin,  expos'd  to  wo  ! 

Chil.  2  O  what  a  priviledge  is  this, 

That  wc  obtain  so  rich  a  grace  ! 
We're  taught  the  path  to  endless  day-- 
We're  taught  to  read,  to  sing,  and  pray, 

Chorus.  To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n  ; 

Hark  !  how  the  echo  sounds  from  heaven  ; 
Come,  let  us  with  the  angels  join.... 
Glory  to  God,  good  will  to  men. 

Cong.  3  Lord,  thou  hast  said,  in  sacred  page, 
That  children  are  thy  heritage  : 
Accept  them,  bless  ihem  with  thy  grace* 
'Till  they  above  behold  thy  face. 
Chil.  4  Let  blessings  in  abundance  flow 
On  all  around  ns  here  below  ; 
May  we  our  benefactors  meet, 
Around  Jehovah's  blissful  seat. 

Chorus.  To  God  let  highest  praise  be  giv'n, 
Hark !  how,  &e. 

610.     C.  M-     J 

Sunday  School. 
Boys.  1  ONCE  more  we  keep  the  sacred  day, 
That  saw  the  Saviour  rise ; 
Once  more  we  tune  our  infant  song 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies, 


till  SUNDAY  SCHOOL. 

Girls.  2  What  numbers  vainly  spend  these  hour 
That  are  to  Jesus  due  ; 
Children  and  parents,  how  they  live! 
And  how  they  perish  too ! 

Boys.  3  But  we,  a  happier  few,  are  taught 
The  ways  of  heavenly  truth  ; 
W^  hail  once  more  the  plan  of  love 
That  pities  wand-ring  youth. 

Girls.  4  Our  foolish  hearts  are  prone  to  err; 
Too  oft  we  find  it  ?o ; 
O  may  the  God  of  grace  forgive, 
And  better  hearts  bestow. 
Boys.  5  Teach  us  the  way,  while  here  we  learn 
To  read  thy  holy  word ; 
Bless  all  die  kind  instructions  giv'n, 
And  make  us  thine,  O  Lord. 
Both.  6  Praise  to  our  God,  and  thanks  to  those 
Who  thus  the  poor  befriend .; 
While  the  rich  benefit  Ave  reap, 
On  them  thy  blessing  send. 
Gil.     CM.     Dohcll. 
Collection.. .. Prov.  xix.  17. 

Soys.  1  CHRISTIANS,  behold  our  deep  distress, 
And  drop  a  pitying  tear: 
'Tis  through  our  parents'  helplessness, 
Before  you  we  appear. 

Girls.  2  Had  not  the  Lord  made  us  his  care, 
And  ye  our  friends  had  been, 
We  still  had  run  our  wild  career, 
In  wickedness  and  sin. 
Cong.  3  Children;  we  bless  our  God  who  gav< 
Us  hearts  this  cause  to  raiso  ; 
May  ye  from  him  true  wisdom  have, 
To  spend  your  days  in  prai 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL.  61  £ 

A  We  cast  our  mite,  with  pleasure,  in, 
From  love  to  thee,  O  God  ; 
Do  thou,  dear  Lord,  each  youth  redeem^ 
Willi  thy  most  precious  blood. 

Chil.  5  May  Jesus  ble^s  our  christian  friends, 
Of  high  and  low  degree  ; 
Ad  may  they,  when  life's  journey  ends. 
A  friend  in  Jesus  see. 

61  !.     S.  M.     W . 

Sunday  School. 

Soys.  1  •    LORD,  in  the  days  of  youth 
May  we  in  grace  improve; 
Aud  learn  the  word  of  sacred  truth, 
The  Saviour's  dying  love  ! 
fjirls.  2      Gur  moments  haste  away, 

With  evVy  heaving  breath  ; 
And  swiftly  hastens  on  the  day, 
When  we  must  sink  in  death. 
Soys.  3      While  some  are  never  taught 
The  way  of  God  with  care ; 
We  bless  the  Lord  that  we  are  brought 
To  this  thine  house  of  praj  "r- 
Girls.  4      Lord,  give  us  ears  tc  hear, 
A:;d  hearts  to  Understand  ; 
In  trouble  may  we  find  thee  near— 
A  Saviour  close  at  hand  ! 
Boys.  5      Through  life's  dark.,  rugged  road. 
Thus  far  we're  kept  by  thee : 
May  heaven  at  last  be  out  abode. 
Thy  glory  there  to  see. 

Girls.  6      Blest  be  our  God,  who  lives, 

And  reigns  with  boundless  sway^ 
Richly  our  benefactor  gives: 

We'll  praise  him  all  the  day,  s  s  2 


613    614  SUNDAY  SCH00t.: 

Both.  7      Beyond  the  azure  sky, 

We'll  praise  thee  more  and  more  ? 
And  through  a  long  eternity, 
A  God  in  Christ  adore.     Hal.  Amen, 
613.     5.  5.  11.     Phippard. 
Sunday  School. 
Boys.  1      THEE,  Father,  we  praise, 
In  harmonious  lays, 
For  all  thy  rich  grace  ; 
O  give  us  the  knowledge  of  pardon  and  peace  • 
On  thee  we  rely, 
All  our  wants  to  supply ; 
O  keep  us  each  hour,  [pow'r. 

From  snares  and  temptations,  by  thy  mighty 

Girls.  2      O  may  we  improve, 

In  knowledge  and  love, 
Of  Jesus  our  king, 
'Till  to  glory  we're  brought,  his  praises  to  sing; 
While  below,  if  we  stray, 
From  the  source  of  true  joy, 
Let  thy  merciful  hand 
"Return  and  incline  us  t'  obey  thy  command. 
Both.  3      Our  friends,  may  they  share 
Thy  blessings  while  here, 
And  crown  them  above ;  [love  : 

Where  joys  will  increase,  from  the  fountain  of 
May  we  shortly  there  meet, 
Around  thy  blest  seat ; 
Thy  love  to  adore,  [more. 

Where  pleasure  and  praise  will  abound  cver- 

HaL 
614.     148th.     Bitddcn. 
After  Sermon. 

Chil.  1      COME,  let  our  voices  job 
To  sing  a  song  of  praise 


SUNDAY  SCHOOL.  814 

For  favours  so  divine, 

Our  grateful  notes  we'll  raise  : 
To  God  aloue  the  praise  belongs, 
His  love  demands  your  noblest  songs. 

When  wand* ring  far  astray, 

In  paths  of  vice  and  sin, 

You  kindly  pointed  out 

The  danger  we  were  in  : 
To  God  alone  be  all  the  praise, 
"Who  turns  your  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

Now  we  are  taught  to  read 

The  book  of  life  divine ; 

Where  our  Redeemers  love, 

And  brightest  glories  shine  : 
To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Whose  sacred  book  is  sent  to  to  you* 

Within  this  sacred  house 

Our  youthful  feet  are  brought, 

Where  pray'r  and  praise  abound, 

And  heavenly  truths  are  taught : 
To  God  alone  your  praises  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glories  ring. 

For  favours  such  as  these, 

Our  grateful  thanks  receive  ; 

Lord,  here  accept  our  hearts, 

'Tis  all  that  we  can  give  : 
Cong.   Great  God,  accept  their  infant  songs, 
To  thee  alone  the  praise  belongs. 

Chorus,  6  Lord,  let  this  glorious  work 

Be  own'd  with  large  success  ! 

May  thousands  yet  unborn, 

This  institution  bless ! 
Then  shall  thy  praise  be  sounded  high. 
Thro  vast  eternity. 


615    616  TEMPLE.—- THANKFULNESS. 

615.     1 18th.     Doddridge. 
Spiritual  7Vm/rV....Z<Hh.  iv.  lv 
1       S1JN"G  to  the  Lord  above. 
Who  deigns  on  earth  to  raise 
A  temple  to  his  love, 
A  monument  of  praise  : 
Ye  saints  around,  through  all  its  frame, 
Harmonious  sound  the  Builder's  name. 

[2       He  form'd  the  glorious  plan, 
And  its  foundation  laid, 
That  God  might  dwell  with  man, 
And  mere)  be  display'd  : 
Who,  great  and  good,  his  Sou  he  sent, 
Made  his  own  blood  the  sweet  cement.] 

3      Beneath  his  eye  and  care 
The  edifice  shall  rise 
Majestic,  strong,  and  fair, 
And  shine  above  the  skies: 
There  shall  he  place  the  polish'd  stone 
OrdainM  the  work  of  grace  to  crown. 

616.     8.  7.  7.     Kessell. 
Thankfulness. 

1  RANSOM'D  sinners,  sing  the  praises, 

Of  your  dear  redeeming  God  : 
Hymn,  with  joy,  the  holy  Jesus, 

Who  hath  purchas'd  you  with  blood  : 
Dwell  on  this  delightful  theme, 
Shout  the  dear  ImrnanueFs  name. 

2  He  the  powVful  word  hath  spoken, 

"  I  redeemed  them.,  .mine  they  are$" 
With  that  word  the  snare  is  broken, 

Satan  struck  with  pauic  fear ! 
This  is  glorious  liberty  ; 
Christ  the  Son  hath  made  us  free. 


THANKFULNESS.  6]  7 

Mr  this  wonderful  compassion, 
Far  surpassing  human  thought,) 

Let  us  praise,  with  exultation. 
Him  who  our  salvation  wrought  ! 

Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  ^race, 
"Worthy  thou  of  ail  our  praise. 
4  O  that  worldlings  knew  cur  pleasure  I 

While  we  walk  in  Christ  the  way  : 
We  possess  an  heavenly  treasure. 

In  an  earthly  hou^e  of  clay  ! 
But,  what  bliss  before  us  lies  ! 
Though  'tis  veii'd  beyond  the  skies. 

j  Hark!   while  angel-choirs  are  bringing 
Rapl'rous  praises  round  the  throne ! 
Let  us  come  to  Ziou  singing  : 

Their  and  our  Viishts  are  one  ! 
Grateful  son^s  our  mutual  mirth — 
They  in  heaven.  a;:d  we  on  c 

617.     CM.     Wright. 

things....]  Cor.  xii.  31 

1  THE  best  of  wisdom  is  to  know 

The  Father  in  the  Son  ; 
The  best  of  power  is  to  bow 
To  what  the  Lord  has  done. 

2  The  best  of  prayer,  is  to  pray 

That  we  mas  eve  ; 

The  best  of  patience,  is  to  ?tay 
"Till  we  a  crown  receive, 
[3  The  be^t  of  watching,  is  to  watch 
Against  the  world  and  sin : 
The  best  of  preaching  is  to  preach 
Jesus,  and  nought  but  him.] 
A  The  be:«t  of  striving,  is  to  sti 
Who  shall  in  grace  excel ; 


tfl  8  THUNDER.^ 

The  best  of  thriving,  is  to  thrive^ 
By  that  which  feedeth  well. 
5  Then  let  my  sou!  enjoy  the  best 
For  that  is  best  for  me ; 

And  let  me  find  no  lasting  rest, 
But  when  I  rest  in  thee. 

618,     CM.     Anon,  altered. 
Thunder  Storm... .Job  xxxvii.  5„ 

1  JEHOVAH  sits  upon  the  clouds, 

And  blackens  all  the  sky ; 
He  rolls  the  thunders  round  the  globe, 
And  bids  the  lightnings  fly. 

2  Th'  impending  clouds  asunder  part, 

And  burst  in  sable  frame ; 
And  from  the  quick  expansion,  dart 
A  momentary  flame. 

3  Around  the  vaults  of  heaven  ou  high, 

Thick  peals  of  thunder  roll ; 
And  loudly  rumbling  o'er  the  sky, 
They  shake  the  solid  pole. 

4  But  ah  !  how  will  the  nations  quake. 

When  in  that  dreadful  day, 
'Midst  nature's  universal  wreck, 
The  heavens  shall  pass  away. 

5  The  sun,  and  moon,  und  stars  on  high, 

Shall  lose  their  wonted  rays  ; 
The  earth  beneath,  and  all  the  sky, 

Will  then  be  in  a  blaze. 
G  O  may  I  stand  in  Jesu's  robes, 

When  mountains  down  are  hmTd ; 
When  earth  and  sea  shall  be  no  more; 

And  flames  shall  end  the  world. 


TIME,  AND  ETERN  (J2£ 

619.  C.M      HoskuA      hr^ih 
Time  is  short... A  Cor.  tii.  ^  deat{l . 

1  THE  time  is  short !  the  season  . 

Whea  death  will  us  remove ;        ^ 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear/ 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short !  sinners  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short  !  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit ; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesu's  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice— 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come  : 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voicr\ 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short !  it  swiftly  flies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd-for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short  !...the  moment  near3 

When  we  shall  dwell  above  ; 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

620.  8.  8.  C.     Wesley, 

Time  and  Eternity.. ..Psalm  xxxix.  4,  5, 

J  LO  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twist  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Kemoves  me  to  yon  heavenly  plac° 
Or,  shuts  me  up  in  hell ! 


^18  THUNDER.' 

The  best  of  thriving,  is  to  thrive^ 
By  that  which  feedeth  well. 
5  Then  let  my  soul  enjoy  the  best: 
For  that  is  best  for  me  ; 
And  let  me  find  no  lasting  rest, 
But  when  I  rest  in  thee. 

618.     CM.     Anon,  altered. 
Thunder  Storm...  Job  xxxvii.  5„ 

1  JEHOVAH  sits  upon  the  clouds, 

And  blackens  all  the  sky ; 
He  rolls  the  thunders  round  the  globe, 
And  bids  the  lightnings  fly. 

2  Th'  impending  clouds  asunder  part, 

And  burst  in  sable  frame ; 
And  from  the  quick  expansion,  dart 
A  momentary  flame. 

3  Around  the  vaults  of  heaven  ou  high, 

Thick  peals  of  thunder  roll ; 
And  loudly  rumbling  o'er  the  sky, 
They  shake  the  solid  pole. 

4  But  ah  !  how  will  the  nations  quake, 

When  in  that  dreadful  day, 
'Midst  nature's  universal  wreck, 
The  heavens  shall  pass  away. 

5  The  sun,  and  moon,  und  stars  on  high, 

Shall  lose  their  wonted  rays  ; 
The  earth  beneath,  and  all  the  sky, 

Will  then  be  m  a  blaze. 
0  O  may  I  stand  in  Jesu's  robes, 

When  mountains  down  are  huiTd ; 
When  earth  and  sea  shall  be  no  morej 

And  flames  shall  end  the  world. 


TIME,  AND  ETERNITY.  619  620 

619.  C.  M.     Hoskins. 
Time  is  short...A  Cor.  vii.  29. 

1  THE  time  is  short !  the  season  near* 

When  death  will  us  remove ; 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear> 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 

2  The  time  is  short !  sinners  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away ; 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  k  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  ^hort  !  ye  rebels,  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit ; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesu's  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice— 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come  : 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voices 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short !  it  swiftly  flies— 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
"When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd-for  land, 
o  The  time  is  short  !...the  moment  near3 
When  we  shall  dwell  above  ; 
And  be  for  ever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

620.  8.  8.  6.     Wesley, 

Time  and  E^rn%....Psalm  xxxix.  4,  5, 

J  LO  !  on  a  narrow  neck  of  laud, 
'Twist  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible  ! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Hemoves  me  to  yon  heavenly  place 
Or,  shuts  me  up  in  hell  I 


621   622  TKEASURE. — TREE, 

2  O  God,  my  mwq*\  soul  convert, 
And  rfeepl>  on  my  thoughtful  heart 

Eternal  things  impress  ; 
G'm  m^  to  feel  their  solemn  weighty 
And  snve  me,  ere  it  be  too  late, 

By  free  and  sov'reign  grace. 

3  Before  me  place,  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  in  ciouds  shalt  come 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar ; 
O  tell  me.  Lord — shall  I  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom  ? 

4  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  joy,  and  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure ! 
Assist,  O  Lord,  a  feeble  worm, 
Then  shall  i  all  thy  will  perform, 

And  to  the  end  endure  ! 

621.     C.  M.     Doddridge,  altered. 
Treasure  in  Heaven.... Luke  xii-  33. 

1  YES,  there  are  joys  that  cannot  die, 

With  God  laid  up  in  store ! 
Treasures,  beyond  the  changing  sky, 
Brighter  *han  golden  ore. 

2  To  that  bright  world  my  soul  aspires, 

With  infinite  delight  : 
O  for  the  Spirit's  quick'ning  pow'rs, 
To  speed  me  in  the  flight. 

622.     L.  M.     Scoit. 
Barren  Fig  Tree... .Luke  xiii.  6 — 9. 
1  COD  of  my  life  to  thee  belong 

The  thankful  heart — the  grateful  song; 
Touch VI  ;>v  thy  love,  each  tuneful  chord 
Resounds  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 


TRIALS.  $1\ 

2  Thou  hast  preserved  my  (letting  breath, 
And  chas'd  the  gloomy  shades  of  death; 
The  veoom'd  arrows  vainly  fly, 
When  God  our  great  deiiv  rer's  nigh. 

3  Yet  why,  dear  Lord,  this  tender  care  ? 
Why  does  thy  hand  thus  kindly  rear 
A  useless  cumb'rer  of  the  ground, 

Ou  vhich  no  pleasant  fruits  are  found  ? 

4  Still  may  the  barren  fis  tree  stand  ! 
And.  cultivated  by  thy  hand, 
"Verdure,  and  bloom,  and  fruit  afford. ..* 
Meet  tribute  to  its  bounteous  Lord. 

5  So  shall  thy  praise  employ  my  breath, 
Through  life,  and  in  the  arms  of  death: 
My  soul  the  pleasant  theme  prolong3 
Then  rise  to  aid  the  angelic  song. 

623.     L.  M.     Fatvcett. 
Trials  the  Christian's  Lo£.... Deut.  viii.  2. 

1  THUS  far  my  God  hath  led  me  on, 
And  made  his  truth  and  mercy  known : 
My  hopes  and  fears  alternate  rise, 
And  comforts  mingle  with  my  sighs. 

2  Through  this  wide  wilderness  I  roam, 
Far  distant  from  my  blissful  home  ; 
Lord,  let  thy  presence  be  my  stay, 
And  guard  me  in  this  dang'rous  way. 

3  Temptations  ev'ry  where  annoy, 

And  sins  and  snares  my  peace  destroy ; 
Sore  conflicts  interrupt  my  rest, 
And  daily  wound  my  anxious  breast. 

4  Afflictions  press  my  spirit  down  ; 
Under  their  weight  I  sish  and  groan  : 
My  earthly  joys  are  from  me  torn, 

And  oft  an  absent  God  T  T  t 


024  TRIALS. 

5  My  soul,  with  various  tempests  to:- 

J  [er  hopes  o'erturn'd,  her  projects  era 

Sees  ev'ry  day  ikw  strain  attend, 
And  wonders  where  the  scene  will  end. 

6  Is  this,  dear  Lord,  that  thorny  road, 
Which  leads  us  to  the  mount  of  God  I 
Are  these  the  toils  thy  people  know, 
While  ill  the  wilderness  below  ? 

7  'Tis  even  so — thy  faithful  love 
Doih  all  thy  children's  graces  prove: 
'Tis  thus  our  pride  and  self  must  fall, 
That  Jesus  may  be  all  in  all. 

G24.     L.  M.     Ncwlom 
Prayer  answered  by  Trials. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord,  that  1  might  grow 
In  faith,  and  love,  and  ev'ry  grace — 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek  more  earnestly  his  lace. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  rne  thus  to  pray, 
And  he,  I  trust,  has  answerd  pray'r, 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 

As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favor'd  hour, 
At  once  he'd  answer  my  request  ; 
And  by  his  love's  constraining  pow'r, 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  1' 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  the  angry  pow'rs  of  full 
Assault  my  soul  in  ev'ry  jrart. 

5  Yea  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  m 
Inteot  t<>  ;  my  uo — 
CrossVl  all  the  fair  :n\], 

Blasted  my  \l{  ■■• 


raiAT.3..  625 

U  ci  Lord,  why  is  t'u's  ?"  f  trembling  cry'd  ; 

44  Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death  2 

"Tis  in  this  way,''  the  Lord  reply M, 

«<  I  answer  prayY  for  grace  and  faith  : 
'7  <c  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

"  From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free  ; 

<;And  break  thy  schemes  bfearthlj  joy, 

1  That  thou  may\st  seek  thy  all  in  me." 
625.     7s.    Corvper. 
Trials....Hcb.  xii.  3. 
.1  'TTS  my  happiness  below 

Not  to  live  without  the  cross  ; 

But  the  Saviour's  pow'r  to  kuow, 

Sanctifying  ev'ry  loss. 
,2  Trials  mu:,t  ai)d  will  befall; 

But — with  humble  faith,  to  Bee 

Love  inscribed  upon  them  all — 

This  is  happiness  to  me. 
'<>>  God,  in  Israel,  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil  : 

These  spring  Up,  and  rhoak  the  weeds 

Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil. 
A  Triah  make  the  promise  gwect ; 

Trials  jiivc  new  life  to  pray'r ; 

Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet — 

Lay  me  low,  and  keep  me  there. 
[5   Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

JVo  chastisement  by  the  way; 

Misfit  I  not,  with  reason,  Icar 

I  should  be  a  cast- a  way  t 

6  Bastards  may  escape  the  rod, 
Sunk  in  earthly,  vain  delight ; 
But  Uk*  true-born  child  ofOod 
.Must  not,  would  not,  if  he  might.] 


626  627  trials. 

626.     7.  6.    Cennick. 
Trials.... Psalm  Iv.  22. 

1  CAST  thy  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

Leave  them  with  thy  Saviour; 
He  (whose  hands  for  thee  were  bor'd) 
Can  and  will  deliver. 

2  Why  should  sorrows  bow  thee  down. 

Trials  or  temptation  ! 
Is  not  Christ,  upon  the  throne, 
Still  thy  strong  salvation  ? 

3  Roll  thy  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

Leave  them  with  thy  Saviour ; 
He  (whose  hands  for  thee  were  bor'd) 
Can  and  will  deliver. 

627.     104th.     Kent. 
Trials....Zech.  xiii.  9. 

1  JEHOVAH  hath  said,  'tis  left  on  record, 

"  The  righteous  are  one  witli  Jesus  the  Lord;" 
At  all  times  he  loves  them,  'twas  for  them  he  dyVi, 
Yet  oft  times  he  proves  them,  for  grace  must  be  try 'dc 

2  Temptations  and  sins  in  legions  shall  rise, 
As  goads  in  thy  side  or  thorns  in  thine  eyes ; 
And  oft  to  thy  sorrow  his  face  he  will  hide, 

For  God  hath  determia'd  thy  grace  shall  be  try'd. 

3  With  him  on  the  mount,  to  day  thou  shalt  be 
Indulg'd  by  thy  Lord,  his  glory  to  see  ; 

There  he  may  caress  thee,  and  call  thee  his  bride  ; 
Yet  grace,  th^'  he  bless  thee,  shall  surely  be  trj\i. 

4  As  gold  from  the  flame,  he'll  bring  thee  at  last, 
To  praise  him  for  all  thro'  which  thou  hast  past; 
Then  love  everlasting  thy  griefs  shall  repay, 
And  God,  from  thine  eyes,  wipe  all  sorrows  away. 


TRIUMPH  OF  CHUIST. — TROUBLE.       628    629 

628.     C.  M.     Peacock  &  Waits. 
Christ  coming  from  Edom>...  Isaiah  lxiii.  1 — 6. 

1  BEHOLD!  the  mighty  Saviour  comes 

From  Edom's  hostile  plains  ! 

A  crimson  vesture  he  assumes; 

And  blood  his  raiment  stains. 

2  From  Bozrah,  glorious  he  appears  5 

His  robes  with  vict'ry  shine ; 
Complete  salvation,  lo  !  he  wears, 

With  Majesty  divine  ! 
[3  Why  thus  array'd,  almighty  God, 

In  vests  of  purple  glow  ; 
With  garments  dy'd  in  streams  of  blood, 

That  from  the  wine-press  flow  ? 

4  "  The  wine-press  I  myself  have  trod,* 

c;  And  with  me  there  was  none  ; 
<;  Your  strength  and  your  salvation  stood 
i%  Complete  in  me  alone."] 

5  When  not  an  angel's  strength  could  bear 

The  vengeance  of  a  God  ; 
Then  did  the  Son  of  man  appear 
In  garments  roll'd  in  blood. 

6  Alone  he  stood,  alone  he  fell, 

Alone  the  conq'ror  rose  ; 
Alone  he  burst  the  bars  of  hell, 
And  trampled  on  his  foes. 

629.     C.  M.     Doddridge. 

Support  in  God's  Covenant  under  domestic  Troubles.*., 
2  Sam.  xxih.  5. 

1  MY  God,  the  covenant  of  thy  love 
Abides  for  ever  sure, 
And  in  its  matchless  grace  I  feel 
My  happiness  secure. 
Tt2. 


330  631  trust. 

2  What  though  my  house  be  uot  with  thee> 

As  nature  could  desire  ? 
To  nobler  joys  than  nature  gives 
Thy  servant  doth  aspire. 

3  Thy  covenant  in  the  darkest  gloom 

Shall  heavenly  rays  impart, 
Which,  when  my  eye-lids  close  in  death, 
Shali  warm  my  chilling  heart. 
€30.     104th.    Newton. 
I  will  trust.... Isaiah  xii.  2. 
\  BEGONE  unbelief!  my  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear; 
By  pray'r  let  me  wrestle,  and  he  will  perform, 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,  I  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Tho'  dark  be  my  way,  since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide ; 

Tho'  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken  shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  love  in  time  past  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure  to  bring  me  quite  thro\ 

%  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  med'eine  is  food ; 
Tho'  painful  at  present,  'twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant  the  conq'ror's  song. 

631.     101th.      Wiwrrovc. 
Trust  in  the  Lord. 

1  YE  tempted  and  try'd,  to  Jesus  draw  nigh; 
He  suflfer'd  and  dy'd  your  wants  to  supply ; 
Trust  him  for  salvation,  you  need  not  to  grieve, 
There's  no  condemnation  to  them  that  believe. 

2  By  day  and  by  night  his  love  is  made  known ; 
It  is  his  delight  to  succour  his  own  j 


TYPES  OF   CHRIST.  632 

He  will  havecompassion,then  why  should  you  grieve : 
There's  no  condemnation  to  them  that  believe. 

3  Though  satau  wilt  seek  the  sheep  to  annoy; 
The  helpless  and  weak  he  ne'er  shall  destroy  ; 
Christ  is  their  salvation,  and  strength  he  will  give  ; 
There's  no  condemnation  to  them  that  believe. 
632.     148th.     Cowper. 
Types  ofClirist.o.Reb.  iv.  2. 

1  ISRAEL,  in  ancient  days, 
Not  only  had  a  view 

Of  Sinai  in  a  blaze, 

But  leari'd  the  gospel  too  : 
The  types  and  figures  were  a  glass, 
In  which  they  saw  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  The  paschal  sacrifice, 

And  blood  besprinkled  door, 

Seen  with  enlighten'd  eyes, 

And  once  apply'd  with  pow'r, 
Would  teach  the  need  of  other  blood, 
To  reconcile  an  angry  God. 

3  The  lamb,  the  dove,  set  forth 
His  perfect  innocence, 
Whose  blood  of  matchless  worth 
Should  be  the  soul's  defence ; 

For  he  who  can  for  sin  atone, 
Must  have  no  failings  of  his  own. 

4  The  scape-goat  on  his  head 
The  people's  trespass  bore, 
And.  to  the  desert  led, 
Was  to  be  seen  no  more : 

In  him  our  surety  seemM  to  say3 
w  Behold  I  bear  your  sins  away.*' 

£       Dipt  in  his  fellow's  blood, 
The  living  bird  went  free : 


633  TYPES  OF  CHRIST. 

The  type,  well  understood, 
Express'd  the  sinner's  plea — 
Describ'd  the  guilty  soul  enlarged, 
Aud  by  the  Saviour's  death  discharg'ch 
6      Jesus,  I  love  to  trace 

Throughout  the  sacred  page, 
The  footsteps  of  thy  grace, 
The  same  in  ev'ry  age  ! 
O  grant  that  I  may  faithful  be 
To  clearer  light  vouchsafe  to  me ! 
633.     8.  7.     Braithwaifs  Col. 
Types  of  Christ.     Paschal  Lamb.  ...Heb.  ix.  12# 

1  PASCHAL  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid  : 
By  almighty  love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made. 

2  All  thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy  blood  ! 
Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven — 

Peace  is  made  'twist  man  and  God, 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide ; 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  thee, 
Seated  at  thy  Father's  side. 

4  There  for  sinners  thou  art  pleading- 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 
Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

5  Glory.,  honor,  pow'r,  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive  ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 
Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 

6  When  we  join  th*  angelic  spirits, 

In  their  sweetest,  noblest  lays? 


CNION  WITH  CHRIST. — VIEW  OP  HEAVEN.    G34    635 

We  will  sing  our  Saviour's  merits — 
Gladly  chant  Immanuei's  praise. 

634.     8.  7.  4.     R Col. 

Super  abounding  Grace. 

1  SOV'REIGN  grace  o'er  sin  abounding, 

Ransom'd  souls  the  tidings  swell, 
5Tis  a  deep  that  knows  no  sounding ; 

Who  its  breadth  or  length  can  tell  ? 
5Tis  an  ocean 
Without  bottom  or  a  shore. 

2  Once  ia  Christ,  in  Christ  for  ever; 

This  the  gospel-scheme  declares; 
Death,  nor  hell,  nor  sin  shall  sever 

Jesus  from  his  chosen  heirs; 
Blest  in  Jesus, 
Members  of  his  mystic  frame. 

3  Saints  above,  in  full  coramuuiou, 

Shine  unspotted  with  their  head; 
We  can  sing  eternal  union, 

Though  in  thorny  paths  we  tread  : 
One  with  Jesus 
His  dear  saints  have  ever  been. 

4  Here  Manasseh  joins  with  Mary, 

Full  salvation  tunes  sbeir  tongues ; 
Here  the  blind,  the  halt,  the  weary, 

Join  to  sing  the  song  of  songs ; 
Shouting  free  grace 
Through  the  vast  expanse  of  heaven, 

635.     L.  M.     DobelL 

Faith's  View  of  Heaven. 

1  WHEN  faith  beholds  the  saints  above, 
And  hears  their  strains  of  Jesu's  love  ; 
I  fain  would  fly  to  join  their  lays, 
And  sing  with  them  my  Saviour's  praise, 


ia36  637  village  worship. 

2  But  can  my  soul  such  bliss  obtain, 
Whose  guilt  deserves  eternal  paiu  ? 
Can  I  expect  his  face  to  see 
Throughout  a  vast  eternity  ? 

3  If  heaven  be  mine,  'tis  all  of  grace, 
III  praise  him  for  the  lowest  place; 
May  i  but  reach  within  the  door, 
My  anxious  soul  desires  no  more. 

4  '  There,  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 
There  I  with  you  would  fain  have  place. 
Among  your  thrones  or  at  your  leet, 

So  I  might  see  his  lovely  face.* 

636..,  L.  M.     S . 

Village  Worship. 
2  ACCEPT,  O  Lord,  our  songs  of  praise, 
Thou  source  of  love,  thou  sinner's  friend; 
We  bless  thee  for  these  means  of  grace, 
O  may  thy  grace  these  means  attend. 

2  Thou  wilt  not,  gracious  God,  despise 
The  humble  dweJling  where  we  meet; 
Accept  our  grateful  sacrifice, 

And  make  our  meditation  sweet, 

3  Spirit  divide,  without  thine  aid, 

A  Gabriel  here  might  preach  in  vain ; 
Now  be  thine  energies  display'd ; 
May  evVy  soul  instruction  gain. 

4  Dear  Saviour,  we  would  make  thee  room; 
To  thee  our  ardent  spirits  paut ; 

Come,  O  Lord  Jesus,  quickly  come, 

For  thou  alone  art  all  we  want. 

037.     L.  M.     Stinnett. 

Village  Worship.    Penitent  Sinner.  ..Luke  xv.  1 0, 3  2* 

1  WHENE'ER  a  sinner  turns  to  God 

With  contrite  heart  and  flowing  eyes, 


VILLAGE  WORSHIP*  638    G3§ 

The  happy  Dews  makes  augers  smile, 
And  tell  the  joys  above  the  skies. 

2  Well  may  the  church  below  rejoice, 
And  echo  back  the  heavenly  souad : 
This  soul  was  dead,  but  now's  alive, 
This  sheep  was  lost,  but  now  is  found, 

3  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  giv'n, 
For  his  unbounded  love  to  men  : 
Let  saints  below  and  saints  above., 
In  concert  join  their  loud  ameu. 

633.     8s.    S . 

Fill  age  Worship. 
1  DEAR  Saviour,  remember  the  word 
On  which  thou  hast  caus'd  us  to  rest : 
Thy  promised  kindness  afford, 
To  make  our  society  blest. 
[2  Tho*  poor  is  the  place  where  we  meet, 
This  will  not  thy  presence  exclude ; 
lu  the  barn,  the  work-shop,  or  street, 
Thou  *rt  pleas'd  to  communicate  good.' 

3  Now  let  thy  rich  grace  be  di^play'd, 
To  rescue  some  brand  from  the  fire ; 
Speak  spiritual  life  to  the  dead. 
And  grant  the  poor  suppliant's  desire, 

4  O  help  us  in  hearing  thy  word  ; 
O  teach  us  to  praise  and  to  pray  : 
All  needful  assistance  afford, 
And  send  us  rejoicing  away. 

639.     8.  7.     Madaiis  Col. 
Village  Worskip.+..2  Cor.  iii.  17,  18. 
[1  LOVE  divine,  all  love  excelling:, 

Joy  of  heaven  to  earth  come  clown 
Fix  iu  us  thy  humble  dwelling — 
All  thv  faithful  raercies  ci> 


640  vision. 

2  Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion- 
Pure,  unbounded  love  thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  thy  salvation — 
Enter  ev'ry  trembling  heart ! 
[3  Come,  thou  holy,  loving  Spirit, 
Enter  ev'ry  troubled  breast ; 
Let  us  all,  in  thee,  inherit 

Peace,  and  joy,  and  holy  rest. 

4  Take  away  the  love  of  sinning— 

Alpha  and  Omega  be ; 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 
Set  our  souls  at  liberty.] 

5  Carry  on  thy  new  creation  ; 

Happy,  holy  may  we  be  ! 

Let  us  see  our  whole  salvation 

Perfectly  secur'd  by  thee. 

6  Chang' d  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaveu  we  take  our  place ; 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee. 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise ! 

640.     L.  M.     Doddridge. 

Vision  of  dry  Bones. ...Ezek.  xxxvii.  3. 

1  LOOK  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie ; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughtered  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perish'd  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known  ! 
That  wond'rous  work  is  all  thine  own. 

3  Thy  ministers  are  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon  the  slain ; 

In  vain  they  call,  id  vain  they  cry. 
Till  thine  almighty  aid  is  nigh. 


WALKING  WITH  GOD.  Gil 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 

Lite  spreads  thro'  all  the  realms  of  death ; 
Dry  boaes  obey  thy  pow'rful  voice  ; 
They  move,. ..they  waken. ...they  rejoice, 

5  So  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound, 

Shall  shake  the  heavens,  aod  rend  the  ground; 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 
041.     C.  IV] .     Cowper. 
Walking  with  God.. .Gen.  v.  24. 

1  0  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 

A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 

A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view, 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy'd  I 

How  sweet  their  mera'ry  still ! 
But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

4  Return,  O  holy  dove,  return, 

Sweet  messenger  of  rest ; 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be  ; 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne,- 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer  li^ht  shall  mark  the  road, 
That  lends  itip  to  the  Lamb,  U  u 


642  643  6-14       wants.. ..warfare. 
642.    L.  M.     CennicL 
Believers'  Wants. 
1  I  WANT,  dear  Lord,  my  wants  to  know  5 
I  want  in  faith  and  hope  to  grow: 
I  want  thyself.. ..this  favor  grant, 
And  thou  hast  granted  all  I  want. 
6  13.     8s.     Beck's  Col.  altered. 
My  God  shall  supply  all  your  ;im/....Phil.  iv.  \Q, 

1  TFFO'  boundless  your  wants  may  appear, 
Tho'  sorrow  and  pain  you  may  feel ; 
Yet  do  not,  ah  !  do  not  despair, 

But  rest  on  the  Lord  and  be  still. 

2  The  Lord  thro*  the  desert  shall  lead, 
And  hold  up  your  steps  as  you  go : 
My  God  shall  supply  all  your  need, 
And  riches  of  glory  bestow. 

3  No  more  let  impatience  then  move 
Your  murmuring  lips  to  complain  > 
For  he,  who  is  wisdom  and  love,. 
Will  not  send  a  trial  in  vain. 

4  From  him  evVy  good  doth  proceed,, 
And  still  he  hath  blessings  in  store; 
My  God  shall  supply  all  your  need> 
And  you  shall  his  goodness  adore. 

644.     C.  M.     Necdham. 

lVarfare....Eph.  vi.  11  —  17. 

1  STAND  up,  ye  saints,  and  boldly  march 

Against  your  mighty  foes; 
Your  Jesus  fought  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  conquer'd  when  he  rose. 

2  Put  on  the  armour  of  the  Lord, 

With  truth  yird  up  your  loins; 
No  earthly  armour  e'er  so  bright, 
lustre  shines. 


WARFARE* 

3  In  vain  the  prince  of  darkness  strives 

To  give  a  mortal  wound  ; 
Quench'd  by  the  shield  of  faith,  his  darts 
Fall  harmless  to  the  ground. 

4  Stand  fast  in  ev'ry  evil  day, 

Stand,  and  your  foes  defy  ; 
Victorious  faith  shall  gain  the  field, 
And  all  your  foes  shall  fly. 

5  Fear  not,  your  leader  has  subdu'd 

The  pow'rs  of  death  and  hell  ; 
Dying,  he  conquerd  all  his  foes, 
And  triumph'd  when  he  fell. 

6  From  heaven  see  Jesus  holds  to  view 

A  bright,  immortal  crown  ; 
Fight  on,  for  this  shall  grace  your  brow5 
Whene'er  your  warfare's  done. 
6J4.     Second  Part.     C.  ML     Doddridge. 
Christian  Warrior  animated  and  crowned.  ...Rev.  ii.  lu, 
1  HARK  !  'tis  our  heavenly  Leader's  voice. 
From  his  triumphant  seat ; 
'Midst  all  the  wars'  tumultuous  noise, 
How  powerful  and  how  sweet  ! 
£  "  Fight  on,  my  faithful  band,"  he  criesr 
"  Nor  tear  the  mortal  blow  ; 
"  Who  first  in  such  a  warfare  dies, 
';  Shall  speediest  vict'ry  know. 
[3  {c  I  have  my  days  of  combat  known, 
11  And  in  the  dust  was  laid  ; 
"But  thence  I  mounted  to  my  throne, 
i;  And  glory  crowns  my  head. 
4  c;  That  throne,  that  glory,  you  shall  share :. 
"  My  hands  the  crown  shall  give  : 
u  And  you  the  soarklins:  honors  wear, 
"  While  God  himself  shall  live." 


645   646  WATCHFULNESS. 

5  Lord,  'tis  enough ;  our  souls  ave  fir'd 
With  courage  and  with  love: 
"Vain  are  th'  assaults  of  earth  and  hell, 
Our  hopes  are  fixt  above.] 

645.  C.  M.     T- — . 

He  shall  overcome  at  the  last....Gea.  xlix.  19. 

1  GREAT  God,  thy  holy  name  we  praise, 

For  all  thy  mercies  past ; 
Tho'  foes  impede  us  in  thy  ways, 
We  shall  o'ercome  at  last. 

2  Should  all  th'  envenomVl  troops  of  hell 

Unite,  our  hope  to  blast; 
In  Christ  'tis  fix'd,  this  truth  we  tell, 
We  shall  o'ercome  at  last. 

3  Tho'  gloomy  death  alarm  our  fears, 

And  us  in  darkness  cast ; 
Yet  still  Jehovah's  word  declares, 
We  shall  o'ercome  at  last. 

/r  Tho'  unbelief,  that  cursed  foe, 
Attempt  to  bind  us  fast ; 
Christ  will  not  let  his  purchase  go, 
We  shall  o'ercome  at  last. 
5  Jesus,  our  captain,  leads  us  on, 
Till  Jordan's  streams  are  past ; 
And  when  we  reach  our  heavenly  home, 
We'll  sing.... o'ercome  at  last. 

646.  S.  M.     Heath. 
Watch  and pra:j... .Matt.  xxvi.  41. 

1  MY  soul,  be  on  thy  guard, 
Ten  thousand  foes  arise ; 

And  hosts  of  sins  are  pressing  hard, 
To  draw  thee  from  the  skies. 

2  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er ; 


WEEPINtt. 

Renew  it  boldly  ev'ry  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

I      T^e'er  think  the  vict'ry  wen, 

Nor  once  at  ease  sit  down  : 
Thy  arduous  work  will  uot  be  done, 

Till  thou  hast  got  thy  crowa. 

Fight  on,  ray  soul,  till  death 

Shall  bring  thee  to  thy  God ; 
He'll  take  thee,  at  thy  parting  breath, 

Up  to  his  blest  abode. 

647.     L.  At     Scott 
On  the  Loss  of  Friends. 

The  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 
The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
"When  righteous  persons  fall  around.... 
"When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 
Yet  not  one  anxious,  murm'ring  thought, 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend  } 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
Th*  almighty,  ever-living  friend. 
Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills, 
Our  feeble  flesh  and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee,  our  God, 
O'er  ev>y  gloomy  fear  prevail. 
Parent  and  husband,  guard  and  guide7 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one ; 
On  thee  we  cast  our  ev'ry  care, 
And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

Our  Father  God,  to  thee  we  look, 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  friend ; 
And  on  thy  cov'nant-love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 

u  u  2 


643    b  U*  WEEPING. 

648.     C.  M.    Hegingbolhom,  altered. 
Jesus  weeping  over  Jerusalem.. ..Luke  .\ix.  41. 

1  AS  Christ  approached  Jerusalem, 

And  Dear  tnat  city  stood, 
His  eyes  bfeheld  her  <ruiliy  walls, 
And  prept  a  sacred  (loud. 

2  And  can  my  eyea,  without  a  tear, 

A  weeping  Saviour  see  ? 
Shall  1  not  weep  hid  groans  to  hear, 
Who  groan'd  ami  dy'd  for  me  ? 

3  Blest  Jesus,  let  those  tears  of  thine 

Subdue  each  stubborn  Toe; 
Come,  (ill  my  heart  with  love  divine, 
And  bid  my  sorrows  How. 

[4  But  vain  will  all  my  sorrows  prove 
To  wash  away  my  sin ; 
Thy  blood,  dear  Lord,  and  thine  alone, 
Can  make  my  conscience  clean.] 

649.     C.  M.     Bcddomc  #  Medley. 
Why  rvcrpesi  thou  ? John  XX.  13,  !.r*. 

1  WHY,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou  ? 

Tell  me  from  whence  arise 
Those  briny  tears  which  often  flew, 
Those  groans  which  pierce  die  skies. 

2  Is  sin  the  cause  of  thy  complaint  ? 

Or  (he  chastising  rod  ? 
Dost  thou  an  evil  heart  lament, 
And  mourn  an  absent  Oo(J  ':' 

3  Dear  Lord,  it  is  tor  thee  alone, 

I  weep,  and  se<  k,  and  pray  ; 

O  take  from  me  this  hearl  of  stone, 
And  chase  my  fean  away. 

4  Fain  would  1  weep  lor  nought  but 

And  after  none  but  the* 


"WITNESS  Ofc  HE1VEN.... WORKS.  050 

0  let  me  from  this  time  begin, 
And  such  a  weeper  be. 

0.50.     L.  M.     Swain. 
Confidence  of  Heaven.... Titus  iii.  7. 

1  AND  may  1  hope  that  when  no  more 
My  pulse  shall  b\jat  with  life  below, 

1  shall  the  God  of  gract;  adore, 
And  all  the  bliss  of  glory  know  ? 

2  I,  who  deserve  no  place  but  hell, 
x\o  portion  but  devouring  fire, 

Shall  I  with  Christ,  my  Saviour,  dwelL 
Posh ss'd  of  all  I  now  desire  ? 

3  Will  Jesus  own  a  wretch  like  me  ? 
And  tell  to  saints  and  angels  round, 
That  v.  hen  he  suffer  VI  on  the  tree, 
IMy  sins  augmented  ev'ry  wound  ? 

4  He  will ! — I  read  it  in  his  word, 
And  in  my  heart  the  witness  feel ; 
I  shall  be  with,  and  like  my  Lord, 
Tho'  sin  oppose,  in  league  with  hell. 

5  I  shall  be  with  him,  when  he  comes 
Triumphant  down  the  pathless  skies; 
And  when  his  voice  breaks  up  the  tombs. 
Among  hi.-  children  I  shall  rise. 

ool.     C.  M.    Brown. 
Works  vain,  as  to  7?icrit....^]k.  vi.  G — £. 
i   HOW  shall  I  come  before  the  Lord, 
Or  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

bow  procure  his  kind  regard  ! 
Oi  for  my  guilt  atone  ? 

as  Dame,  and  victims  bleed. 

cy  fumes  asrend  ? 
W  I   thes    mi  esrne  t  wish  succeed, 


652  WORLD. 

3  Should  thousand  rams  in  flames  expire, 

Would  these  his  favour  buy  ? 
Or  oil,  that  should,  for  holy  fire, 
Teu  thousand  streams  supply  ? 

4  With  trembling  hands,  and  bleeding  heart, 

Should  I  my  offspring  slay ; 
Would  this  a  cheerful  hope  impart, 
Or  purge  my  guilt  away  ? 

5  Ah  !  no,  my  soul,  'twere  fruitless  all; 

Such  victims  bleed  in  vain ; 
No  failings,  from  the  field  or  stall, 
Such  favour  can  obtain  ! 

6  None,  but  a  dying  Saviour's  blood, 

Can  all  thy  guilt  remove  ; 
Tins  plead,  my  soul,  before  thy  God, 
And  sing  redeeming  love. 

652.     C.  M.     Steele. 
Vanities  of  the  World....¥sn\m  iv.  6,  7. 

1  BEGONE,  ye  gilded  vanities, 

I  seek  substantial  good  : 
To  real  bliss  my  wishes  rise.... 
The  favor  of  my  God. 

2  Thy  smiles  immortal  joys  impart, 

Heaven  dawns  in  ev'ry  ray  : 
One  glimpse  of  thee  will  cheer  my  heart, 
And  turn  my  night  to  day. 

3  Not  all  the  good  which  earth  bestows, 

Can  fill  the  craving  mind  : 
Its  highest  joys  have  mingled  woes, 
And  leave  a  sting  behind. 

4  Should  boundless  wealth  increase  my  store* 

Can  wealth  my  cares  beguile  ? 
I  should  be  wretched  still,  and  poor, 
Without  thy  blissful  sini 


VORLD.  -653' 

[5  Let  the  street  hope  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life  and  death  attend  ; 
Thy  presence  thro'  ray  journey  shfoe,; 
crown  my  journey's  end.] 

D  Grant,  O  my  Father  and  my  God, 
This  is  one  request, 

Ee  thou  nay  guide  to  thine  abode, 
And  mine  eternal  i 

653.     C.  M,     Needham, 
The  rich  Foel  surprised....~Luke  xii.  16 — 22. 

1  DELUDED  souls,  who  think  to  grasp 

A  solid  bliss  below  ! 
Bliss  !  the  fair  flow'r  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch  is  pleas'd, 

T'  iucrease  his  worldly  store  ; 
Too  narrow  now  he  finds  his  barns, 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3  <'•  What  shell  I  do  ?"  distrcst  he  cries ; 

M  This  scheme  will  I  pursue  ; 
"  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down— ~ 
<;  FJI  build  them  large  and  new. 

4  c<  Heve  will  I  lay  my  fruits,  and  bid 

<l  My  son!  enjoj  her  ease  ; 
"  Eat,  drink,  be  glad,  ray  lasting  stGre 
"  Shall  yield  what  joys  I  please.^ 

5  Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when  lo !  from  heaven 

Th'  Almighty  made  reply  ; 
u  Thou  fool,  for  whom  dost  thou  provide, 
li  Since  thou  this  night  shatt  die  !*' 

6  Teach  me,  my  God,  that  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream  ; 

And  let  me  find  my  all  of  bliss 

In  thee,  the  good  supreme. 


654  655  world. 

654.     C.  M.     Brown. 
Worth  of  a  Soul.. ..Mark  viii.  36. 

1  VAIN  world,  thy  cheating  arts  give  o'er, 

Thine  offers  I  despise  : 
In  vain  thou  spreadst  thy  tempting  store, 
To  catch  njy  wand'ring  eyes. 

2  Bribe  me  no  more  with  glitt'ring  toys, 

To  catch  my  soul  away ; 
Nor  seek,  by  such  delusive  joys, 
To  tempt  my  feet  astray. 

3  I  cannot  part  with  gold  for  dross, 

Nor  solid  s;ood  for  show  ! 
Nor  drink  your  bliss,  to  mourn  my  loss 
In  everlasting  wo  ! 

4  Vain  world,  thy  weak  attempts  forbear;. 

I  all  thy  charms  defy ; 
And  rate  my  precious  soul  too  dear, 
For  all  thy  wealth  to  buy. 

655.     S.  M.     Shoveller. 
What  shall  a  Man  profit,  &c....Mark  viii.  36,  37, 

1  WHAT  does  the  worldling  gain 
By  all  his  vain  pursuits  ? 

His  very  pleasure  gives  him  pain, 
And  misYy  are  its  fruits. 

2  What  anxious  cares  corrode 
The  mind  intent  on  wealth  ; 

His  mammon  oft  becomes  a  load, 

Which  robs  him  of  his  health. 
i 

f5       Does  he  his  end  attain, 
And  in  full  affluence  roll  ? 
What  does  the  sordid  creature  gain* 
When  God  demands  his  soul  ? 

4       His  spirit  still  must  live, 
Which  justice  will  demand  ! 


WORLD,  Q5G    651 

What  would  the  impious  wretch  now  give, 
To  wrest  it  from  his  hand  ? 
5       My  soul  to  heaven  aspire, 
And  seek  thine  all  in  God: 
Nor  e'er  pollute  thy  pure  desire. 
By  trifles  on  the  road. 
8      He  does  my  soul  now  bless, 
With  his  enriching  grace; 
But  O  what  wealth  shall  I  possess, 
When  I  behold  his  face ! 
7       These  riches  of  his  grace 
Will  then  to  glory  rise, 
Wrhen  I  have  run  my  earthly  race, 
And  gain'd  th'  immortal  prize. 
656.    10s.   Br ainar d. 
World's  Farewell  ..Job  vii.  16. 
j  FAREW  ELL,vain  world,  your  charms  I  bid  adieu; 
My  Saviour  taught  me  to  abandon  you; 
Your  smiles  may  gratify  a  carnal  mind, 
But  not  a  soul  for  heavenly  joys  design'd. 
2  Forbear  t'  entice,  cease  now  my  soul  to  call— 
'Tis  fixt  thro'  grace. ...my  God  shall  be  my  all; 
While  thus  my  soul  does  heavenly  glories  view, 
Your  beauties  fade,  my  heart's  no  room  for  you; 
|3  Earth  can  no  comfort  to  my  soul  afford, 
WThile  I  possess  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord ; 
He,  my  dear  God,  shall  freely  have  my  hearty 
Nor  shall  he  evermore  from  thence  depart.] 
657.    8.  8.  6.    Harrison. 
Private  retirement. ...World  renc: 

1  TELL  me  no  more  of  earthly 
Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joy*, 

(The  things  I  lov'd  before:; 
Let  me  ] 


65&  YEAR. 

And  feel  his  animating  grace, 
And  I  desire  do  more, 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and  wealth, 
Of  careless  ease  and  blooming  health, 

For  they  have  all  their  snares  : 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  see  my  name  enrol  I'd  in  heaven, 

And  T  am  free  from  cares. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  tow'rs, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bow'rs, 

For  these  are  trilling  things : 
The  little  room  for  me  design'd, 
Will  suit  as  well  my  easy  mind, 

As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowding  guests, 
Of  gaudy  dress,  and  sumptuous  feasts, 

Extravagance  and  waste: 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs  and  wholesome  bread 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  a  bible  in  my  hand, 

A  heart  to  read  and  understand, 

This  sure,  unerring  word  ; 
I'd  urge  no  company  to  stay, 
But  sit  alone  from  day  to  day. 

And  converse  with  the  Lord. 

658.    L.  M.    Shoveller, 
New-Year. 

1  BLEST  be  th'  Eternal  Infinite ! 
Whose  skill  conducts  this  rolling  sphere, 
WTho  rules  our  day,  who  guards  our  night. 
And  guides  the  swift,  revolving  year  t 

2  Our  race  are  falling  ev"ry  hour, 
While  we  distinguish' d  yet  appear: 


YEAH-  656 

'Tis  of  thy  matchless  love  and  pow'r 
That  we  are  spar'd  another  year. 
$  Oh  !  for  a  sweet  refreshing  time  ; 
Father  !  thy  childreo  wish  thee  near: 
Come,  and  our  joys  shall  be  sublime^. 
While  we  begin  another  year. 

[4  Now  may  thy  Spirit's  love  reveal, 
And  make  our  heavenly  prospects  clear  , 
Our  int'rest  in  them  may  we  feel, 
While  we  pass  on  from  year  to  year, 

5  May  that  good  Spirit  be  our  guide, 
During  our  stay  as  pilgrims  here; 
Nor  let  us  from  our  God  backslide, 
As  we  have  done  the  former  year.] 

6  Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  love,. 
Fill  us  with  godly,  filial  fear; 

And  to  thy  waiting  children  prove 
Thy  grace  thro'  ev'ry  fleeting  year, 

7  This  truth  impress  on  ev'ry  soul, 
That  vast  eternity  is  near — 

That  time's  swift  moments  onward  roIL 
To  bring  the  last.... the  closing  year. 

8  When  nature  in  a  blaze  shall  die, 
Or  death  conclude  our  being  here, 
Then  to  gui*  Jesus  may  we  fly, 
To  spend  a  never  ending  year. 

659.    7s.    Navton. 
New-Year. ...Jer.  xxviii.  1G. 

1  LO  !  another  year  is  gone  ! 
Quickly  have  the  seasons  pass'd  I 
This  we  enter  now  upon, 

Will  to  many  prove  their  last. 

2  Some,  we  now  no  longer  see, 

Who  their  mortal  race  have  run.  X  x 


660  YOUTH. 

Seem'd  as  fair  for  life  as  we, 
When  the  former  year  begun, 

3  Some,  (but  who,  God  only  knows,) 
That  are  here  assembled  now, 
Ere  the  present  year  shall  close, 
To  the  stroke  of  death  must  bow. 

4  If  from  gui.lt  and  sin  set  free, 
By  the  knowledge  of  thy  grace. 
Welcome  then,  the  call  will  be, 
To  depart,  and  see  thy  face. 

5  To  thy  saints,  while  here  below^ 
With  new  years  new  mercies  come; 
But  the  happiest  year  they  know, 

Is  their  last,  which  leads  them  home. 

660.    CM.   Doddridge 

Youth  invited  to  love  Christ.. ..Prov.  viii.  17. 

1  YE  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

In  smiling  crowds,  draw  near; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high. 

Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 
And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  ll  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  facef 

"Is  sure  my  love  to  gain; 
c<  And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace, 
"  Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compar'd  with  tiice? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love, 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  m  e  ? 
!}  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 
•  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 


YOUTH. ..OLD  AGE.  661    G52 

;Xis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
AqcI  here  true  bliss  I  find. 
661.    CM.    Steele. 
Funeral  of  a  young  Person. 

1  WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatclrd  away, 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

Oh  !  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  pow'r — "I  too  must  die  P* 

Sink  deep  in  ev'ry  breast. 
•3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more : 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour ; 

To-morrow  death  may  come. 
\  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  ev'ry  heart  obey : 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 

Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  Oh  !  let  us  fly,  to  Jesus  fly, 

W7hose  pow'rfui  arm  can  save; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God !  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  pow'r; 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  deaths  surprising  hour. 

6G2.    L.M.    Wesley. 
Old  Age. 
1  IN  age  and  feebleness  extreme, 
Who  shall  a  helpless  worm  redeem  ? 
4'Tis  only  Jesus,  by  his  blood, 
Can  raise  a  sinking  soul  to  God.' 


($3    6(j4  OLD  AGE...ZACCHET7S. 

2  Jesus !  my  only  hope  thou  art, 

Strength  of  my  failing  flesh  and  heart, 
0  could  I  catch  a  smile  from  thee, 
And  drop  into  eternity. 

6G3.    C.  M.    B.  Williams'  col. 
Old  Age...Asamh  xlvi.  4. 

1  MY  flying  years,  time  urges  on; 

What's  mortal  must  decay ; 
M  v  friends — my  youth's  companions  gone 
Can  I  expect  to  stay  ? 

2  Can  I  exemption  plead,  when  death 

Projects  his  awful  dart  ? 
Can  med'eine  then  prolong  my  breath  ? 
Or  virtue  shield  my  heart  ? 

3  Oh  !  no — then  smooth,  O  Lord,  the  hour.; 

On  thee  my  hope  depends : 
Support  me  with  almighty  pow'r, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

4  Then  shall  my  soul,  O  gracious  God ! 

(While  angels  guard  the  way,) 
With  rapture  haste  to  thine  abode, 
To  dwell  in  endless  day. 

5  Thro'  heaven,  however  remote  the  bound., 

Thy  love  Til  then  proclaim  : 
Aud  join  the  choir  of  saints  that  sound 
Their  great  Redeemer's  name. 
601.    148th.   Newton. 
Z acchcus. ...Luke  xix.  1 — C. 

I       Z  VCCHEUS  climbM  the  tree, 
And  thought  himself  unknown ; 
But  how  surprised  was  he, 
When  Jesus  call'd  him  down  ? 
The  Lord  beheld  him,  tho'  cone  eal'd, 
And  by  a  word  his  pow'r  reveaFd. 


ZION.  Q6;> 

2  Wonder  and  joy  at  once 
Were  painted  on  his  face  ; 
"Does  he  my  name  pronounce, 
"  And  does  he  know  my  case  ? 

"  Will  Jesus  deign  with  me  to  dine? 
ft  Lord,  I,  with  all  I  have,  are  thiue." 

3  Thus,  when  the  gospel's  preach'd, 
And  sinners  come  to  hear, 

The  hearts  of  some  are  reach'd 

Before  they  are  aware ; 
The  word  directly  speaks  to  them, 
And  seems  to  point  them  out  by  nam** 

1       'Tis  curiosity 

Oft  brings  them  in  the  way, 

Only  the  man  to  see, 

And  hear  what  he  can  say  : 
But  how  the  sinner  starts  to  find 
The  preacher  knows  his  inmost  mind. 

5       His  long  forgotten  faults 
Are  brought  again  to  view, 
And  all  his  secret  thoughts 
Reveal'd  in  public  too : 
Tho'  compass'd  with  a  crow?d  about, 
The  searching  word  has  found  him  out, 
j       While  thus  distressing  pain 
And  sorrow  fill  his  heart, 
He  hears  a  voice  again, 
That  bids  his  fears  depart; 
Then,  like  Zaccheus.  he  is  blest, 
And  Jesus  deigns  to  be  his  guest. 
665.    L.  M.    Missionanj  col. 
Zion's  increase  prayed  for....  Isaiah  li.  9, 
I  ARM  of  the  Lord,  awake  !  awake  ! 
^•at  on  thy  strength,  the  nations  shake  ! 


K>Oti  zion. 

Andiet  the  world,  adoring,  see 
Triumphs  of  mercy  wrought  by  thee, 

2  Say  to  the  heathen,  from  thy  throne, 
"I  am  Jehovah,  God  alone!" 

Thy  voice  their  idols  shall  confound, 
And  cast  their*  altars  to  the  ground. 

3  No  more  let  human  blood  be  spilt, 
Vain  sacrifice  for  human  guilt  I 
But  to  each  conscience  be  applied 
The  blood  that  flow'd  from  Jesus  side, 

4  Arm  of  the  Lord,  thy  pow'r  extend, 
Let  Mahomet's  impostures  end; 
Break  superstition's  Papal  chain, 
And  the  proud  scoffer's  rage  restrain ! 

5  Let  Zion's  time  of  favor  come ; 

O  bring  the  tribes  of  Israel  home ; 
And  let  our  wondering  eyes  behold 
Gentiles  and  Jews  in  Jesu's  fold. 

6  Almighty  God !  thy  grace  proclaim, 
In  ev'ry  land  of  ev'ry  name  ! 

Let  adverse  pow'rs  before  thee  fall, 
And  crown  the  Saviour,  Lord  of  all. 

606.    L.  M.    Swain. 
Zioti^s  Pilgrims. 

1  PTLGRIMS,  we  are  to  Canaan  bound, 
Our  journey  lies  along  this  road ; 
This  wilderness  we  travel  round, 

To  reach  the  city  of  our  God. 

2  A  few  more  days,  or  weeks,  or  year&> 
In  this  dark  desert  to  complain ; 

A  f(pw  more  sisrhs,  a  few  more  tears, 
And  we  shall  bid  adieu  to  pain.   . 


2I0N.  667  663 

607.    L.  M.    Newton. 
Zions  Traveller, 

1  A3  whea  the  weary  traveller  gains 
The  height  of  some  o'erlooking  hill, 
His  heart  revives,  if,  'cross  the  plains, 
He  eyes  his  home,  tho'  distant  still. 

2  Thus,  when  the  christian  pilgrim  views3 
By  faith,  his  mansion  in  the  skies; 
The  sight  his  fainting  strength  renews, 
And  wings  his  speed  to  reach  the  prize. 

3  'Tis  there,  with  Jesus,  he's  to  dwell, 
To  spend  an  everlasting  day : 
There  shall  he  bid  his  cares  farewell, 
For  he  shall  wipe  his  rears  away. 

668.    8.7.4.    Bristol  col. 
Zions  increase  prayed  for....? 'salm  xlv.  3. 

1  GIRD  thy  sword  on,  might?  Saviour  I 

Make  the  word  of  truth  thy  care  I 
Prosper  in  thy  course  triumphant, 

All  success  attend  thy  war! 
Cracious  Victor, 
Bring  thy  trophies  from  afar. 

2  Majesty  combin'd  with  meekness, 

Righteousness  and  peace  unite, 
To  ensure  thy  blessed  conquest, 

Take  possession  of  thy  right : 
Ride,  victorious, 
Deck'd  in  robes  of  purest  light. 

3  Blest  are  all  that  touch  thy  sceptre — 

Blest  are  ail  that  own  thy  reign; 
Freed  from  sin.  that  worst  of  tyrants — 

Rescu'd  from  Its  galling  chain  : 
Saints  and  angels, 
All  who  know  thee  bless  Illy  reign. 


JO'J  ZI0N. 

669.    148th.    Nccdham. 

Going  to  Church..,, Psalm  cxxii. 

3       WHAT  joy  possess'd  my  heart, 
What  transport  did  I  feel, 
To  hear  my  pious  friends 
Express  their  holy  zeal  ! 
To  Zion's  hill  let  us  repair, 
To  pay  our  vows  and  worship  there? 

2  With  willing  leet  well  go; 
Within  her  gates  we'll  stand; 
Zion,  thy  courts  we  love, 
The  glory  of  our  land  ; 

In  our  esteem  thy  buildings  are 
Divinely  rich,  divinely  fair. 

3  How  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
The  thronging  tribes  ascend  I 
With  holy  longings  there 
The  sacred  hours  to  spend ; 

Where  God  records  his  gracious  name, 
His  saints  may  lay  their  humble  claim. 

4  Here  David's  greater  Son, 
Maintains  his  royal  throne; 
The  King  of  righteousness 
Here  makes  his  glories  known ; 

To  earth  he  came  from  realms  above, 
To  rule  the  world  with  truth  and  lovea 

5  For  Zion's  peace,  ye  saints, 
Your  fervent  pray'rs  unite  ; 
Be  this  your  work  by  day — 
Your  pleasure  this  by  night: 

Zion,  thy  sons  which  love  thee  best, 
Shall  in  thy  peace  be  greatly  blest. 

6  For  our  dear  brethren's  sake, 
#ion;  we  wish  thee  peace  5 


ZION... DISMISSIONS.  670   671 

Prosper,  O  prosper  long, 

Aod  may  thy  sous  increase; 
We  seek  thy  good,  we  love  the  road 
Which  leads  us  to  God's  blest  abode  I 

670.  5.3.9.    Toplady. 
Ziotis  Praise. 

'TIS  pleasant  to  sing 

The  sweet  praise  of  our  King, 
As  here  in  the  valley  we  move : 

'Twill  be  pleasanter  still, 

When  we  stand  on  the  hill, 
And  give  thanks  to  our  Saviour  above. 

DISMISSIONS. 

671.  L.  M.    Barnard. 

At  parting.  Farewell....  Acts  xviii.  21. 
O !  HAPPY  day,  when  saints  shall  meet 
To  part  no  more — the  thought  is  sweet; 
ISo  more  to  feel  the  rending  smart, 
Oft  felt  below,  when  christians  part, 
O  happy  place  1  still  must  sir, 
Where  all  but  love  is  done  away; 
All  cause  of  parting  there  is  past ; 
Their  social  feast  will  ever  last. 
Such  union  here  is  sought  in  vain, 
As  there,  in  cv'ry  heart,  will  reign; 
There  separations  can't  compel 
The  saints  to  bid  the  sad  farewell. 
On  earth,  when  friends  together  meet, 
And  find  the  passing  moments  sweet; 
Time's  rapid  motions  soon  compel, 
With  grief  to  say — dear  friends,  farewell, 
The  shepherd  feels  the  snarling  shock, 
Of  partiog  from  his  weeping  flock; 


672  673  674  Dismissions. 

His  feelings  for  them,  none  can  tell, 
When  forc'd  to  say — my  friends,  farewell, 
6  The  happy  season  soon  will  come, 

When  saints  shall  meet  in  heaven,  their  home; 
Eternally  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Nor  ever  hear  the  sound,  farewell. 

672.  L.M.    Hart. 
Prayer  at  parting. 

1  DISMISS  us  with  thy  bless/ng,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word; 

All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Tho'  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesu's  blood : 
Give  ev'ry  fetter'd  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

673.  L.M.  Newton. 
Peace  efGod....Yh\liv.  1. 

1  THE  peace  which  God  alone  reveals, 
And  by  his  word  of  grace  imparts, 
Which  only  the  believer  feels, 
Direct,  and  keep,  and  cheer  our  hearts  r 

2  And  may  the  holy  Three  in  One, 
The  Father,  Word,  and  Comforter, 
Pour  an  abundant  blessing  down 
On  ev'ry  soul  assembled  here. 

674.     C.  M.    Gibbons. 
Prayer  for  Sanctjfication...  .Ileb.  xiii.  20,  21- 

1  NOW  may  the  God  of  peace  and  love. 

Who,  from  trf  imprisoning  grave, 
Restored  the  shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
Omnipotent  to  save; 

2  Thro'  the  rich  merits  of  that  blood,. 

Which  he  on  Calv'ry  spilt, 


DISMISSIONS.  £75 

To  make  th'  eternal  cov'uant  sure, 
On  which  our  hopes  are  built; 

3  Perfect  our  souls  in  ev'ry  grace, 

T' accomplish  all  his  will; 
And  all  that's  pleasing  in  his  sight, 
Inspire  us  to  fulfil ! 

4  For  the  great  Mediator's  sake, 

We  ev'ry  blessing  pray; 
With  glory  let  his  name  be  crown'd, 
Thro'  heaven's  eternal  day  ! 
675.    C.  M.  Miller. 
Church  Union.. ..Col.  ii.  2. 

1  OUR  souls,  by  love,  together  knit, 

Cemented,  mixt  in  one, 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice, 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun. 

2  Our  hearts  have  burn'd,  while  Jesus  spake, 

Aud  giovv'd  with  sacred  fire ; 
He  stoop'd,  and  talk'd,  and  fed,  and  blestj 
And  fiU'd  th'  enlarged  desire. 

Chorus,  i.  m. 
"  A  Saviour  !"  let  creation  sing  ! 
"  A  Saviour!"  let  all  heaven  ring! 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  ours, 
His  fulness  on  our  souls  he  pours, 
"lis  almost  done,  'tis  almost  o'er  ^ 

We're  joining  them  who' re  gone  before,  £ 
We  then  shall  meet  to  part  no  more,       J 
j3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain  ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  show'r, 

And  all  its  moisture  drain. 

4  A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  (If 
But  -d; 


678  677  doxologies. 

Oh!  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth* 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 
Cho.  "  A  Saviour !"  Sic. 

5  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  set'st  thv  starry  crown  ; 
When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine* 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thine  own; 

6  May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 

Be  sinners,  sav'd  by  grace; 
From  glory  unto  glory  changed, 
Behold  thee,  face  to  face  ! 

676.    C.  M.    Cennick. 
Praise  to  the  Lamb... .Psalm  cxv.  J, 

1  NOT  unto  us,  but  thee  alone, 

Blest  Lamb,  be  glory  giv'n ; 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 
And  carried  on  in  heaven. 

2  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 

Accept  our  weaker  lays  ; 
And  when  we  reach  thy  blissful  throne? 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

677.  S.  M.   Hammond. 
Praise  to  the  Lamb....Rev.  xv.  3. 

1  AWAKE,  and  sing  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb; 

Wake,  ev'ry  heart,  and  evVy  tongue. 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 
Sing  of  his  rising  pow'r  ; 

Sing  how  lie  intercedes  above, 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way. 
Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing ; 


DISMISSION*.  §78    67$ 

Sing  09  rejoicing,  ev'ry  day,  -+* 

In  Christ,  th'  exalted  King. 

Soon  shall  your  raptur'd  tongue 

His  endless  praise  proclaim  ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 

Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

678.  S.M.    Griffin's  seL 
Dismission. 

ONCE  more,  before  we  part, 
Great  God,  attend  our  pray'r; 
And  seal  the  gospel  on  the  heart 
Of  ev'ry  person  here. 

And  if  we  meet  no  more, 
On  Zion's  holy  ground  ; 

0  may  we  reach  that  blissful  shore* 
Where  all  thy  saints  are  bound* 

679.  6s.     Hawker's  coL 
New  Dismission. 

1  ONCE  more,  before  we  parte, 
Bless  the  Redeemer's  name ; 
Let  ev'ry  tongue  and  heart. 
Praise  and  adore  the  same. 

Chorus.  Jesus,  the  sinner's  friend, 
Him  whom  our  souls  adore;  . 
His  praises  have  no  eud : 
Praise  him  for  evermore. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  grace  we  came. 
That  blessing  still  impart; 
We  meet  in  Jesu's  name, 

In  Jesu's  name  we  part. 

3  Still  on  thy  holy  word 

We'd  live,  and  feed,  and  grow; 

Go  on  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  practise  what  we  faiov~  ¥.  y 


680  681  discissions. 

4  Here,  Lord,  we  came  to  live} 
And  in  thy  truth  increase  ; 
All  that's  amiss  forgive, 
And  send  us  home  in  peace, 

[5  Now,  Lord,  before  we  part, 
Help  us  to  bless  thy  name  ; 
May  ev'ry  tongue  and  heart 
Praise  and  adore  the  same.] 

680.    7s.    Newton. 
At  parting....  Acts  xx.  32. 

1  FOR  a  season  calPd  to  part, 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  preseut  friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  pray'r; 
Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep; 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong; 
Sweeten  ev'ry  cross  and  pain; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
Here  to  meet  in  peace  again™ 

[4  Then  if  thou  thy  help  afford, 
Ebenezers  shall  be  rear'd  ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  LorcT^ 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard.] 
681.    8s.  Hart. 
God  an  unchangeable  Friend.... F&akn  xlviii.  14. 

1  THIS  God  is  the  God  we  adore, 
Our  faithful  unchangeable  friend; 
Whose  love  is  as  large  as  his  pow'r, 
And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end. 

2  'Tie  Jesus,  the  first  and  the  last, 
Whose  spirit  shall  guide  us  sale  home: 


x>fs>ii?sioNS.  832  683  C84 

We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past, 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 
C82.    104th.    Hammond. 
God  an  unchangeable  Friend.... Psalm  xxx.  4,  5. 

1  IF  Jesus  is- ours  we  have  a  true  friend, 
His  goodness  endures  the  same  to  the  end; 
Our  comforts  may  vary,  our  frames  may  decline,, 
We  cannot  miscarry,  our  aid  is  divine. 

2  Tho'  God  may  delay  to  show  us  his  light, 
Aud  heaviuess  may  endure  for  a  night; 
Yet  joy  in  the  morning  shall  surely  abound ; 
No  shadow  of  turning  in  Jesus  is  found. 

683.    104th.    Marian's  col. 
Praise  to  the  Saviour. 

2  O  WHAT  shall  I  do  my  Saviour  to  praise? 
So  faithful  and  true,  so  plenteous  in  grace; 
So  strong  to  deliver,  so  good  to  redeem 

The  weakest  believer  that  hangs  upon  him ! 

3  How  happy  the  man  whose  heart  is  set  free  ! 
The  people  who  can  be  joyful  in  thee; 
Their  joy  is  to  walk  in  the  light  of  thy  face$ 
And  still  they  are  talking  of  Jesus's  grace. 

3  Their  daily  delight  will  be  in  thy  name; 
They  shall,  as  their  right, thy  righteousness  claim; 
Thy  righteousness  wearing,and  cleaned  by  thy  blood, 
Bold  shall  they  appear  in  the  presence  of  God, 
684.     148th.     Newton. 
At  parting. 
TO  thee  our  wants  are  knowa, 
From  thee  are  all  our  pow'rs: 
Accept  what  is  thine  own, 
And  pardon  what  is  ours; 
Our  praises  Lord,  and  pray'rs  receive?         % 
And  to  thy  word  a  blessing  give. 


(S85  &SG  68T  XHSMlssiora, 

685.   8.  7.    Ncrvton. 
At  parting....2  Cor.  xiii.  14. 

1  MAY  the  grace  of  Christ,  our  Saviour, 

And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above. 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union, 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord  * 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 

686.     8.  7.    Deacon's  col. 
New  Dismissions, 

1  LORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  bless  ing3 

Bid  us  all  depart  in  peace ; 
Still  on  gospel  manna  feeding, 
Pure,  seraphic  joys  increase. 

2  Fill  each  breast  with  consolation ; 

Up  to  thee  our  voices  raise ; 
When  we  reach  thy  blissful  station, 
Then  we'll  give  thee  nobler  praise> 

Chorus.    And  sing  hallelujah, 

To  God  and  the  Lamb, 
For  ever  and  ever, 
Hallelujah,  Amen. 

687.    8.7.4.     Taylor's  col. 
At  parting. 

1  LORD,  vouchsafe  to  us  thy  blessing ; 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  now,  thy  love  possessing, 

Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  s 
O  refresh  us ! 
Traveling  thro'  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adorationj 

For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound  j 


DOXOLOGIES.  688 — 69. 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation, 

In  our  hearts  aDd  lives  abound: 
May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven. 

Glad  the  summons  to  obey  : 
May  we  ever 
Reign  with  Christ  iu  endless  day. 

DOXOLOGIES. 

GS8.     L.  M.    Kcnn. 
PRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow. 
Praise  him.  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son.  and  Holy  Ghost. 

689.  L.  M.     Dorrington. 
GREAT,  everlasting  God,  to  thee, 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three; 
May  all  thy  works  their  tributes  bring, 
And  ev'ry  age  thy  glory  sing. 

690.  L.  M.     Dixon  s  Psalmody. 
HOLY,  holy,  holy,  Lord  God, 

All  things  declare  thy  Majesty : 
Angels  and  men  aloud  do  cry, 
Glory  to  thee,  O  Lord,  most  high. 

691.  L.  M.     Anon. 
PRAISE  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 

Ye  hosts  above,  his  praise  proclaim, 
And  ev'ry  creature  say,  amen. 
y  v2 


$82 — 697  1)0X0  L0G7ES. 

092.  CM.    Wallm. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Sob, 
Your  grateful  voices  raise; 

And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Give  an  immortal  praise. 

093.  C.  M.     Hodson's  to! 
TO  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 

The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honors  paid, 
Henceforth,  for  evermore. 

694.  CM.     Maxwell 
ALL  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 

And  undivided  One  ; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Coequal  honors  done. 

695.  S.  M.     Humphrey's  cot. 

1  WE  bless  the  Father's  name, 
Who  chose  us  in  his  love ; 

To  Cod  the  Sou  we  give  the  same, 
Our  Advocate  above. 

2  The  Spirit  too,  we  bless, 
And  raise  his  honors  high, 

Who  conquers  by  his  sov'reign  grace 
And  brings  us  strangers  nigh. 

096.     S.  M.     MaxtvelL 
TO  the  Eternal  Three, 
In  will  and  essence  one; 
To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  be 
Coequal  honors  done. 

697.     7s.     Mead's  col 
SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  bis  love: 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son.  aud  IloJy  Ghost* 


DCXOL0GIS5.  698 — 701 

698.  8.  6.  8.     Boden's  col 

1  TO  God,  who  chose  us  in  his  Son; 

Ere  time  its  course  began; 
To  Christ,  who  left  his  radiant  throne} 

And  dy'd  for  wretched  man; 
To  God  the  Spirit,  who  applies 
The  Lamb's  atoning  sacrifice.... 

2  To  the  Eternal,  equal  Three, 

The  undivided  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  both  agree 

To  give  the  praise  alone  ; 
In  earth,  in  heaven,  by  all  ador'A... 
The  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord. 

699.  1 48th.     Hawker1  a  col 
TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
Your  highest  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 

To  God  the  Spirit  praise: 
With  all  our  pow'rs,  eternal  King. 
Thy  name  we  sing,  while  faith  adores^ 

700.  8.  8. 6.     Hart. 

TE  saints  of  God,  your  voices  raise3 
And  sing  the  eternal  Father's  praise. 

And  glorify  the  Son: 
Give  glory  to  the  Holy  Ghost, 
And  join  with  all  trT  angelic  host, 

To  bless  the  great  Three-Oue. 

701.  10s.     Brcrvn, 

TO  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  ever  blest, 
Eternal  praise  and  worship  be  addrest ; 
From  age  to  age,  ye  saints,  his  name  adore, 
And  spread  his  fame,  till  time  shall  be  no  more 


I<— §  CHORtJSSES, 

CHORUSSES. 

1.  L.  M.     Fawcett. 
GREAT  God,  thy  waiting  servants  bles^ 
Aud  crown  thy  gospel  with  success. 

2.  L.  M.     Swain. 

YE  saints,  proclaim,  in  joyful  strains', 
Jesus,  the  king  of  glory,  reigns. 

3.  L.  M.     Swain. 
SHOUT,  for  the  Lord,  the  Saviour's  come; 
Let  all  the  nations  make  him  room. 

4.  L.  M.    Swain. 
PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  praise, 
Hosanua  to  the  God  of  grace, 

5.  L.  M.     Wesley. 
TH'  immortal  God  for  me  hath  dy'd; 
My  Lord,  my  Love,  was  crucify'd. 

6.  L.  M.    Swain. 

TO  him  that  lives,  but  once  was  slaiqj 
Be  honor,  pow'r,  and  praise,  Amen. 

7.  L.  M.     Anon. 

LET  sects,  and  names,  and  parties  fall* 
Aud  Jesus  Christ  be  all  in  all. 

8.  L.  M.     Whitfield's  cot. 
PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  hallelujah, 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  praise  ye  the  Lord. 

9.  C  M.     Stmnett. 

TO  Christ  the  Lord,  let  ev1ry  tongue 

A  grateful  off 'ring  bring : 
When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song 

Who  cau  refuse  to  siDg? 


CHORUSSKS.  iu— 13 

10.  S.M.     DobclL 

O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
He  will  redress  your  long  complaints. 
And  swift  deliv'rance  bring. 

11.  S.  M.     Farvceit. 
O  'TIS  a  sweet  employ, 
To  join  id  worship  here: 

But  when  in  heaven,  how  great  the  joy, 
To  see  each  other  there  ! 

1 2.  7s.  Barnard's  col. 
SAINTS,  with  joy  lift  up  your  eyes; 
See  yotir  Saviour  mounts  the  skies ; 
Stop,  ye  seraphs,  drop  the  wing, 
Lend  your  harps,  and  help  to  sing. 

13.  Zs.  SandilaiuCs  col. 
GLORY  be  to  God  above,  hal. 
Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love  ;  hal, 
Who  on  high  his  Son  has  rais'd,  hah 
Let  his  name  be  ever  praisM.  hal. 

14.  8.  7.     Medley. 
GLORY,  honor,  praise,  and  pow'r. 

To  the  Lamb  be  ever  paid  : 
Let  new  blessings,  ev'ry  hour, 
Rest  on  his  adored  head. 

15.  8.  4.  7.  Symond's  coL 
GLORY,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
Be  unto  the  Lamb  for  ever  ; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 
Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord. 

EINIS, 


INDEX. 


A  Hymn 

JARON,  his  sacrifice  typ- 
ical of  Christ's  death    124 
Abraham's  God  236 

Intercession  for  Sodom  451 
Prayer  for  Ishmael       465 
Acceptance,    thro*   Christ 

alone    21,  124,  174—176 
Access  to  God  by  Christ 

alone  651 

Accursed  tree  36 

Activity  in  religion  305,  646 
Adam,  first  and  second  v. v.49 
Admission  into  church  fel- 
lowship 413,  414,  552, 553 
Adoption,  160,  161,  272,  277 
Affliction,  pleading  with 
God  under  it  162,  163 

Sanctified  278,603,604,625 
627 
Sweet  164—166,  2o7 

Agonies  of  Christ  in  the 

garden  307,  v.  v.  366 

Agur's  prayer  167 

Alarm  of  fire  304 

All  in  All,  Christ  the  be- 
liever's 55 — 57,  86 
In  Christ       154,  207,  320 
In  God  655,  656 
Amen     v.  ix.  333,  v.  vi.  367 
v.  vi.  435 
Anathema  Maranatha        168 
Angels,  appearing  to  the 
shepherds    28—30,  32,  33 
Fallen,  passed  by  31 
Jesus,  seen  of    *           130 


Hymn 

Joy  in  sinners'  conver- 
sion 284,  637 
Ministering  to  Christ 

and  saints  169 

Their  reply  to  the  wo- 
men 49 
Anger,                                   170 
Antichrist' If  fall  predicted  425 
Apostacy                                400 
Deprecated             553,  564 
Jri,  Noah's                171,  172 
Arm  cf  the  Lord                665 
Armour,  spiritual                 644 
Ascension  of  Christ      49 — 53 
Ask,  what  shall  1  give  thee  530 
531 
What  thou  wilt  in  Je- 
sus's  name          v.  iv  23 
Association            3,  208 — 216 
312—317,  385—387—405 
— 407—415,416,437,  513 
555,  615 
Assurance            173,  233,  650 
Atonement  of  Christ  151.  174 
—177,  219,  65;^ 
Autumn                                 58 -i 
Awakened  sinner         229,  231 

B 
BABVLON's     fall    pre- 
dicted 178.  42? 
Backslider,    his    fall   and 

recovery  40 

Invited  to  return     67,  590 
Returned        179,  278.  487 
48?  e 


INDEX* 


Hymn 
Backslidings  dreaded  563,  564 
Baptism,  Eunuch's  189 

Infants1  180—187 

Missionaries  to  house- 
holds 188 
Barren  church  lamented   209 
Fig-tree                             622 
Bartimeue*  prayer  190 
Believing  in    Christ,    th< 
comforts  of  it        1,  2,  226 
296,  364 
In  God           266,  294,  473 
Beggar's  prayer  191 
Benefits  by  Christ's  death    27 
317,  525 
Best  things                           617 
Betbcsda's  pool,  4th  part,  118 
192, 193 
Not  like  jesu's  blood       76 
Bible                          194—196 
InditedbyGodthe  Spirit  194 
Birth -day  hymn  271 
Of  Christ          28-34,  570 
Blessing  requested  of  the 
word  507—510,  512,  513 
515 
Blind  man's  prayer,    5th 
part                       118,  190 
Once,  but  now  I  see        197 
Blood  of  Christ,  its  value    75 
76,   124,  219,  328,  364, 
463,  633 
Of  sprinkling 
Bodies  of  the  saints,  the 

care  of  God  294,  302 
Boldness  in  Christ's  cause  305 
.tfoo*  of  life  321,532 

Booh  opened  376 

Born  again  (see  Convcr 

sion) 
Brand  plucked  out  of  the 
fire  199 


Hymn 
Brethren,  love  to  them  40 1',  675 
Building  on  the  rock  65,  74 
Burdens  spiritual  201,  202,  626 

C 

CALLXJSTGU  glorification  569 

Effectual  203,  273 

To  the  ministry       457,  458 

Calvary  36—40,  45,  560—562 

Canaan,  heavenly  121,  2d 

part  236 

View  of  it  248,  338 

Way  to  it  150 

Canaanites  still  in  the  land  598 
Captives*  liberty  proclaim- 
ed 145,  524, 551 
Cast  down,  but  not  destroy- 
ed 205 
Yet  hoping    204—206,  262 
Causes  too  hard  brought 

to  the  Lord  202 

Ceremonial  law  632 

Charity       217,  218,  395,  396 

Schools         395,  608—614 

Children,  given  to  God  in 

baptism  80—187 

Included  in  the  covenant  490 
Of  God  described  161 

Christ,  Aaron  124 

Adam  the  second  v.  v.  49 
Advocate  21,  54,  92—94. 
V.  ii.  116 
Allin  All  55—57,  v.  Hi.  116 
Ambassador  of  peace  110 
Angel  of  the  covenant  110 
Ark  171,172: 

Balm  of  Gilead  5S,  UT 
Body  of  the  Church  83 
Branch  of  Jesse  570 

Brazen  serpent  59, 

Bread  oflife  60 

Breaker  61 

Bridegroom  62 


INDEX. 
Hymn 


CV/sf,brightnesfirofthe 
Father's  glory    v    vi. 
Brother  v.  iii.  55,  v.  ii.  116^ 
v.  iii.  52b 
Builder  of  the  church  63, 
615 
Eurden   of  the   $ong  100 
102,  10br,  390 
Captain  of  salvation     535 
Chief  among  ten  thou- 
sand 370 
Comforter  64 
Conqu<                               51 
Consolation  of  Israel 

v.  iii.  177 
Corner  stone  65 

Counsellor  3d  part  23,  v.  ii. 
116 
Crowned  Lord  of  all  66- -68 
Desire  of  all  nations  72 
Desire  of  all  saints         69 


Door 

70,71 

Eternal  life 

87 

Example 

170,  4C4 

Excellency  of 

72,  286 

Father  3d  part 

28 

,v.ii.H6 

Fore-runner 

73 

Foundation 

74 

Fountain 

75 

76,  364 

Friend    78,  v. 

ii. 

116 

Chr-st,  healer 
Hiding-place 
Him 
Husband 
Immanuel 
Immutable 
Intercessor 


best  79,  of  sinners  77 
Fulness  of  133,  306 

Gift  of  God  80 

Glory  of  the  church  63 
God  with  us  90 

Governments  of  worlds 

on  his  shoulders  v.  ii. 

3d  part  28 

Guest  81,  326, 

Guide  82i 

Head  of  the  church       83! 


v.  ii.  511  Zz 


Hymn 
84 
85 
86,  87 
62 
88—90 
91 
92-94,  471 
Jesus  369,370,  precious 

97,  98,  yet  alive  48 

King    100,     King   of 

kings  v.  i.  oil 

King  of  righteousness 

109,   of  saints  99 

Lamb,  of  God  101,  247 
Lamb,  praise  to  102,  590 
676,  677 
Lamb,  worthy  is  the  102 
390 
Leader  v.  v.  644 

Life  of  the  soul  103 

Light  104,  146 

Living  Stone  105,  liv- 
ing Way  152 
Lord  of  all  66.-68..  88 
Love  27,405 
Loving-kindness  106 
Man,  our  peace  107 
Master  v.  ii.  511,  V-  vi.553 
Mediator  67,  562 
Meichisedec  108,  109 
Messenger  of  the  cove- 
nant 110 
Messiah  111 
Mighty  God  3d  part,  28 
Morning  Star  112 
Needful  (one  thing)  113 
Offspring  of  David  137 
PaschalLamb  1 14,632,633 
Passover  114,  558,632,633 
Peace  our  107 
Pearl  of  great  price   115 


11*6 


INDEX. 


Hymn 
Cprist,  Physician  of  the 

soul    '  58,  117 

Physician  of  the  soul 

and  body  118—120 

Pilot  121,122,602 

Plant  of  Renown  84 

Priest,  GreatHigh  123,176 
Priesthood  of  124 

Prince    of    Peace    3d 

part  28,  5 

Prophet,    Priest    and 

King  v.  i.  322,  492 

Propitiator  174—176 

Hansom  125 

Record  126 

Redeemer  127,  130 

Praise  to    128,  129,  131 
Refuge  132 

Riches  of  133 

Righteousness,     Lord 

our  1 

Rock,  7 it  higher  than 

I  139,  v.  Hi.  347 

Rock  smitten  1 

Rose  of  Sharon  138,  139 
Sacrifice  our  124,560 

Samson  140 

Saviour  141,570,571,68.? 
Scape  Goat  128,  632 

Shepherd  TO,  144,  253 
Good  142,  Omnipotent  143 
Shiloh  591 

Stone  (cut  out  of  the 

mountain)        v.  iii.  42f 
Strong  hold  14: 

Sun  of  Righteousness  104 
146 
Treasure  v.  iii.  86,  147 
Tree  of  Life  v.  iv.  153 
Truth  v.  iv.  152 

Unchangeable     14-8  v.  iv  ■ 
603,  682.    Vine  149' 


Hymn 
£»rt«f,Way  152,  good  old 

Way  151,  high  Way  150 

*    Wisdom  153,  154, 

Wonderful  3d  part,        28 

Church,  affix  ted  20  3 

Barren  209 

Completed  S35 

Described  210 

Formed         417,  418,  507 

In  a  low  condition        2*(> 

Increase  prayed  for     2<.> 

214,216. 425-'-437,665, 66a 

Latter-day  glory  3i0,  315 

421,  428 

On  earth  &  heaven  one  211 

Collect  ions  2)7,  2;  8,  395,  39  ft 

For  Sunday-schools      39  > 

608—61^ 

Communion  with  Christ  2iBj 

641 

With  God  481,511 

With  saints  401,  555,  675 

Complaint  of  hardness  of 

heart  323,  329 

Of  inability  to  do  good  352 
Of  inconstancy  327,351 
Of  indwelling  sin  59(> 
Of  ministers  5\ti. 

Of  unfruitfulness  62* 

Complete  in  Christ    272,    Co 
Salvation  176v    66 

Co  n  tU  m  nation,    none    to 

them  that  believe       f3l 

Confidence  in  God       288,  f  89 

Of  heaven     244,  248,  f  57 

c50 

Conflict    between     flesh 

and  spirit  219 

Divided  heart  lament- 
ed 222 
Conflict  between  sin  *nd 
holiuessr    220,  221,  -595 


tfs'DEX. 

Hymn  Hyavfc 

Conflict,    He  shall  over-         Crown  of  glory  promised  o44 

come  a  tlast  645  D 

Conscience  v.  vi.  583  DARKLESS  hope  in       342 

Contentment       532,  605,  o57       Daily  bread  prayed  for 
Conversions  work  ofsoy-  2U0,  475 

eloign    grace    224,  225  Death  and  eternity  593 

229,231,284       And  judgment  252 

Of  a  sinner,  or  joy  in 

heaven       284,  689,  6371 

Of   Paul,    behold    he 

prayeth  223 

Conversion  of  the  Jailor  226: 

Of  the  Thief         227,  411  ? 


Of  Zaccheus         228,  664 
True  convert  230 

Conviction  for.  sin  5*4 

Convinced  sinner  encour- 
aged o55}  356,  362 — 366 
Courage  305,  344,  345 

Covenant  be  twee  n  Father, 

Son.  and  Spirit  565 

Children    included    in 

the  49G 

Everlasting  235 

God  236 

Love 
Of  grace 


148,  2C3,  272 
276,  34r),  565 
Of  works  renounced  394 
Rainbow  of  171,232 

Stability  of  233 

Support  in  trouble  629 
Unchangeable  25 

Cteatitm  2,  10,  237,  238,  607 
And  providence  497 

Of  man 

Cross  of  Christ 


A  sleep  to  saints  258,  470 
Comfort  in  25^ 

Dying  saint  tahis  soul  259 
Farewell  246,  671 

King  of  terrors  v.  iv.  245 
Of  a  brother  255 

Ofafnerid  647* 

Of  a  minister  2oQ 

Of  a  saint  and  sinner  340 
Of  a  sister  256 

Of  children  240—243 

Of  young  persons  244,  661 
Preparation  for  it  desi 
red  v.  yiii.  239,  v.  vi.  242 
486,  v.  vi.  584 
Saint,  entering  heaven  249 

254 
Saint,  safety  in  death  121 
2« 


Support  in  5533 

Uncertain  245 

Unknown  world  239 

Victory  over  death       251 

Deceitfulness  of  sin  595 

Decrees  of  God  260,  261 

Deity  of  Christ     3d  part    28 

v.  vi.  34,  90,  91,  133 

30->,  542.  570 

Dejected,  yet  hoping         -  62 

237,  238  {Delays,  dangerous  583 

36 — 45  J  Delight  in  God's  house    503 


5C0— 562  j  511,669 

Taken  up  96,  588  j     In  public  worship         505 

Crosses,  prayer  answered        !  Deliver ances  263,453 

by  them  624 -Despair,  hope  in      347,  348 

Welcomed  625*     Prevented  W 


INDEX. 

Hymn 
Despair,  sinful  123,"  264 

Devils  believe  and  trem- 
ble 266 
Dismission  Hymns  82,671 
687 
Dives  and  Lazarus  34-0 
Divided  heart  lamented  222 
Divinity  of  Christ   (see 

Deity)  35 
Door,  Christ  knocking  8l 
326 
Doubting  christian  267,  301 
Doubts  suppressed  288—296 
Doxologies  159,  688-70 1 
Dry  weather  580,  581 

Duties  and  privileges        516 
Difficulties     thereof 
surmounted  37^ 

E 
EARLT piety  612,  6fi0 

Rising,  its  pleasure      438 
Rising,  sabbath  morn- 


ings 


6—8 


Rising,  for  public  wor- 
ship 54i 
Earthly  things, their  van- 
ity                     6j2--65 
Earthquake  268 
Ebenezer  v.  iv.  204,269—271 
v.  vi.  344,  v   iii.  6o0 
Education  of  youth  608—614 
Election   234,  272—277,  569 
Elijah  fed  by  ravens        493 
Encouragement  (see  invi- 
tation) 
To  spread  the  gospel   312 
425,  427,  4:7 
To  the  weak  in  faith    30  \ 
347 
To    vouth     to     seek 
Christ  660 
Enemies t  love  to  them     404 


Hymn 

Ephraim's  repentance     278 

Eschol's  craves  248 

Eternal  Life  279 

Eternity  281,  620 

Joyful  &  tremendous    280 

Evening  hymns       282 — ~84 

550 

And  morning  285 

Everlt&tinglove  173,203,2  29 

Eutychus  brought  to  life  284 

Exaltation  of  Christ  53 

Example  of  ancient  saints 

290,  291 
Of  Christ  170,404 

Exhortation   to  saints      \  91 
425 
To  sinners    360,  400,  517 
599,  601 
F 
FAITH,  exploits  of         290 
Fainting  347 

In  Christ  292 

In  God  288,  289 

Its  author,  &  precious  -95 
Its  purity  '266 

Justification  by  384 

Of  believers  136 

Of  devils  266 

Reviving  174—176 

Strong  233, 29  j 

Struggling  with  unbe- 
lief 301 
Triumph  of  294 
Victorious  296 
View  of  ancient  saints  291 
Weakness  of  it  346 
Woman  of  Canaan      287 
Fall  of  man  lamented      219 
And  recovery  85,  234,  521 
Of  Babylon  predicted  178 
4  9 
Family  worship       300,  478 


XNDfcX. 


501,  303 

630 

302,  631 


Hymn 

288,  289 

Fare*  246,  656,  671 

--'ay  hymns        450,  451 

'  ?r,  God  a  345 

!  e r/fcss    and    w  i  d  o  w  s 

helped  217,218 

/Var  dissipited 

I  will  trust,  I 

Not 

Of  death  removed        254 
trembling  514 

of  the  saints  401 
675,  with  God  544,  652 
J%  v.  vi.  580,  620 

Fire,  alarm  of  304 

and  spirit  219 

nrig  Christ  96,373 

The  saints  538 

the  rich  surprised    653 
;:ejy  462 

Desired  420,  463 

God  ready  to  forgive    264 
:  vain  without  reli- 
gion 377 
Fortitude                     305,469 
Friends     meeting      and 

parting  671 — 687 

•a/ (sec  Death) 
rity    committed    to 
Gcd  259,  271,499,  500 


GALE o£ the  Spirit  long- 
ed for        155,  v.  iv.  157 
Garment,?  of  Christ,  able 

to  heal  119 

Gazing  on  the  cross  40,  45 
Gethtemane  307,  v.  v.  366 
Glory  of  Christ  the  Me- 

diator  67 

Corf  A 11  in  All         v.v.533 

Almighty  1 

:  2, 50? 


Hymn 

Goi,  Condescension  3 

Creator 2,  ;0,  237,258,502 


Decrees  of 

260, 

261 

Dominion  of 

4 

Eternal 

4,5, 

311 

Exaltation  of 

6 

Faithful 

7, 

344 

Father  160,  301, 

303, 

345 

Father,  Friend,  Guide 

v.  v.  353 

Goodness  of  9 

Greatness  of  10 

Helper,  Counsellor,  Sc 

Guide  513 


Holiness  of 
Holiness    and 

united 
Immutable 

Incomprehensibl 
Infinite 


justice 


12 

11 

13 

14 

311 


Invisible         v.  iii.  24,  311 
Justice  8c  mercy  united   11 


Knowledge  of 

Light 

Long-suffering  of 

Love  of 

Love  unchangeable 


Majesty  of 
Mercy  of 
Mercies  of 
Omnipotent 
Omniscient 
Omnipresent 
Our  God 
Precious 
Power  of      4,  10,  23,  473 
Patience  of  600 

Reasoning  with  men   264 
365 
Refuge  527 

zzj 


96 

104 

600 

15,16 

348 

272 

10, 12,  ir 

11,  19,  20 

18,  419 

1 

21,22 

22 

303 

8 


INDEX. 

Hymn 

'342 

24 

23 
7,  19 


-God,  Sua 
Spirit 

Strength  of 
Truth  of 
Unchangeable  25,  248,  68 1 
Unerring  wisdom  532 

Wisdom  of  26 

Godhead  of  Christ  (see 

Deity  of  Christ) 
Godliness,  its  fruits  290,  291 
29  i 
Goodness  of  God  in  giv- 
ing his  Son  i6,  356 


Hymn 
474 


Grace,  Riches  of 

Salvation  by  (see  sal- 

vatiqn)  321 

Saved  by  3:8 

Sovereign      411,  444,  6o4 

Sufficient  319 

Super  abounding  6o4 

Grateful  recollection     269  — 

271,623 

Gratitude  18,  419,  ^97 

To  Christ  322,  c-83 

Grave  and  heaven  325 

H 


198 
297 
299 
300 
241,  30 J 
484 


Gospel  feast      212,  358,  359  j  HABITATION,  going  to 

First  preached  at  Je- 
rusalem 3 13 

Freeness  of  it         355,  357 

Go,  preach  my  gospel  312 
461 

Harvest  315, 428 

Joyful  sound  314 

Jubilee  524,551 

Kingdom  come  316 

Message  517 

Net  504 

Spread   of  it  desired 
(see  Church) 

Trumpet  317 

Grace  j  adopting  160, 161,27 

Converting  223 — 231 

Distinguishing  323 

Efficacious  225 

Free  277,  324 

Fruit  of         231,  273,  274 

Given  us  in  Christ  be- 
fore the  world  began  272 
274 

Growing  in  157 

Increased  by  trials        624 

Inexhaustible  320 

Miracle  of  224,  322 

J'oucrof  22^,231 


a  new  one 
Seeking  one 
Settling  in  one 
Woisbip 
Hand  of  God 
Hannah  s  prayer 
Happiness  attending  di- 
vine wisdom      i5.>,  154 
In  God  514,  543 

Of  beittg  in  Christ  397,  398 
Of  being  with  Christ   249 
2j4,  2J8,  335,  336 
Happy  man  153,  154 

Hardness  of  heart  com- 
plained -of       527 — 329 
Harmony  cf   the  divine 

perfections  1 1,  19 

Harvest,  Gospel        3l5,  4£8 
Summer  580 — 5j> ; 

Heart  evil  224*  3^2 

Hard    and    stonv    la- 
mented     328,319,409 
My  son,  give  me  thy 

heart  :  8i 

Surrendered  to  God      j>31 

v.  iii.  326.     Taken  330 

Heaven    a  n  t  ic  ip%]  e  il    ~ d 

par:  §?$ 


mows* 

Hymn  j  Hymn 

HfcaVcn,   Desiring  an  iu-        .Imploring     the    Spirit's 

terest  in  it  472;  return  I56 

Embarking  for  heav-         'Inability  to  do  good  la- 
en,  their  safety  121  j  mented  352 
Employ  of             333,  334  'Incarnation  of  Christ  28 — 34 
Hope  of                 248,  650                                               570 
Promised  land      337, ~338  Inconstancy  lamented        327 
View  of                 339,635                                       551,352 
fleirs  of  God    160,  161,  277  Increase    of    faith    and 
Hell  and- heaven               340j         hope  desired  550 
Hell,  everlasting  misery              Of  grace                  624,  674 
of                         341  380;      Of  Zion  (see  Church) 
Praise  for  being  out  of                               v.  vi.  3d  part  28 
it                                  600  Indwelling  sin  598 
Helpless  sinner                   554  Infant  praise    (see  Sun- 
Heip  obtained           269,  270           day  School)         34,  ,53 
Hidden  life  of  a  christian  y97  Infants  given  to  God  in 
Holiness  desired         531,674           baptism             180—187 

Elected  to  273,  274       Included  in  the  cove- 

jffafy  longings  641,  642 j  riant  49C 

J^/?e,encouraged  23,344,346  Influence    of    the    Spirit 
Good  hope  thro'  grace  345  (see  Spirit) 

2a  Christ  343  Inquiring    for   the   good 

In  darkness  342 1  old  way  151 

In  despair  347)     The  road  to  heaven 

Rejoicing  in  528  j  *67, 538 

W  he  can  teil  348  Inspiration  of  the  scrip- 

■llcuse  o£  &o&      1st  part  5*1 1  tures  194 

Delight  in     503,  505,  669 'Interest  in  Christ  desired  467 
Mumble,     pleading    for  In  the  book  of  life  32\ ,  532 

mercy  420  Invitation,  and  yet  there 


ulumb/e  sinner's  prayer    287 

Soul  blessed  345 

zlutiiHiij  of  mind    463,  472 

Hypocrite  349 

I 

IDOL  worship  stupid  24, 310 

ignorance  lamented  197 

Illness     162—166,  593—594 

622 

atitnet  roi  -deattiTe* 

proved  CiC 


is  room  358,  359 

Behold,  now  is  the  ac- 
cepted time       360, 583 
Come  and  see  354 

Come  and  welcome     366 
Compel  them  to  come 

in  361 

God    reasoning   with 

men  365 

Gospe!  feast  212 


INDEX 


Hymn 
Invitation,   1  will   in  no 

wise  cast  out  555 

To  Jerusalem  sinners   313 
Weary       invited      to 

Christ  362,  563 

Whosoever    will     let 
him  come         356,  3$7 

J 

JABEZ's  prayer  367 

Jacob's  ladder  3&9 

Jacob  wrestling  with  God  368 
Jailor's  conversion  226,411 
Jesus,  glimpse  of     308,309 
339 
Not  ashamed  of  him  95,96 
Seen  of  angels  130 

Weeping  over  Jerusa- 
lem 648 
Wept  648 
Jews  and  Greeks  one  in 

Christ  421 

Prayed  for  371,  372 

Joseph  yet  alive  48 

Joshua?  s  resolution  300 

Journey,  minister  going  a  424 

To  heaven  373 

Joy,  and  rejoicing  528 

He  hath  done  all  things 

well  374 

Of  the  humble  v.  vii.  472 
Jubilee  524, 551 

Judgment,  books  opened  376 
Day  375,381,382 

Death  and  252 

Happy  meeting  of  bo- 
dy and  soul  383 
Longing  for  a  place  at 

God's  right  hand      37% 
Midnight  cry         379,380 
Prayer    to    stand    in 
Christ's     robes     in 
judgment        V.  vi.  6! 8 


liymu 
Judgment,    Sects  vain  : 
saints    and    sinners 
only  known  in  judg- 
ment 377 
Just,  living  by  faith  296 
Justification               134,  651 
By  faith  3d 
K 
KEDEPJs  tents     v.  vi.  25 1 
Keeping    of    the    unseen 

world  inChrist'shand    53 
Kingdovi  of  Christ  385 — 387 
Knowledge  and  happiness  153 
Imperfect  at  present    495 
One  thing  I  know        197 
L 
LAMENTING  after  the 
Lord  391 

The  absence  of  God     156 
Land  of  promise     337 — 339 
Lame  cured  4th  part        1 18 
119,  J92,  193 
Latter-day      glory     (ses 

Church) 
Launching   into   eternity 

v.  iv.48,  122,  v.  vii*.  338 
Law  and  gospel        177,  384 
Ceremonial  632 

Dead  to  it  by  the  body 

of  Christ  394 

Freed  from  it  by  the 

death  of  Christ  521  >  $22 
Love  to  law  and  gos- 
pel <m 

No  salvation  by  it  177,26/ 

B  i  n  n  e  r  s  i  o  u  n  d  w  a  n  t  i  vi  g  3  9 : 1 

Leaning  on  Christ         215 

Leper  crying     2d  part     118 

Healed  76,  120 

Lcuitical  sacrifices   124,  632 

Liberty  spiritual       14  >,  330 


INDEX. 


Hymn 
lAfe  hid  with  Christ  in 

God  379 

Light         104,  146,  237,  342 

Little  flock  Christ's  care  4G9 

Seeking  Christ's  fold    144 

.   to  Christ  593 

Way  to  Christ  152 

Longing  to  be  with  Christ  89 

"244,246—248,355,  356 

655 

Looking  to  Christ  599 

lsaff»'dsj  41—43,  540—551 

Prayer  AJb 

Supper  (see-Sacrament) 

Loss  of  the  sou!       655 — ^55  \ 

Lost   seeep   found   467,  589 

657 

Prayed  for  590 

Lot's  wife  400 

Love,  a  flower  in  grace    40"' 

Brotherly  401,  675 

Divine  Love  405 

Lovest  thou  me  408 

Mothers  to  their  chH- 

dren  410 

Of  Christ  infinite   42,  562 

Of  God  everlasting  16, 175 

272,  277 

Of  God  unchangeable    25 

148,  681,  682  | 

Redeeming  522, 523 

To  all  saints  402! 

To  Christ      535,  406,  409 

To  Christ  desired  151, 168 1 

407 

To  enemies  404 

Roving -kindness  of  God     106 

M 
MANSIONS,  heavenly  152 
Carriage  hymn  412 

Married  to  Christ  62 


Hymn 

Mariners  spiritual    121,  122 

602 

Mariner's  psalm  572 

Means  of  spreading  the 

gospel  encouraged    428 

Martyrdom  of  Stephen     470 

Meditation  on  God's  love  164 

165 

On  the  cress  of  Christ  36 

45 

Meeting  and  parting  of 

friends  671—687 

For  social  worship  415,416 
Memory  of  the  just  bless- 
ed 290,  291 
Mercies  of  God  innume- 
rable is 
Of  God  reviewed          419 
Mercy  and  truth  united  11,19 
Implored               599,  420 
Seat                         482, 527 
Method  of  salvation          565 
Midnight  cry              379,  380 
Millennium               550,  42 1 
Minister,  death  of  one     250 
Farewell  charge            403 
Going  a  journey           42** 
His    address    to    new 

members  552 

His  address  to  specta- 
tors at  the  Lord's 
table  55f 

Illness  of  one  592 

Leaving  a  people  425 

Nothing  withoutChrist  508 
One  called  to  the  sa- 
cred work  457,458 
Seeking  one  455 
Watching  for  souls       459 
Wish  for  his  people     422 
Ministers      and      people 
Christ's  care              502 


o 

OLD  age 

One  thing  needful 

Ordination  hymns 

Out-door  worship 


INDEX. 

Hymn 

ZtinUterSt  collection  for  21c! 

395,  396 

Complaint  of  518 

Duty  of  460 

Ministry  of  angels    130,  169 

Miracles  of  Christ  84,  118— 

120 

Mission    and    work    of 

Christ  27 

Missionar  ies  prayed  for  430 

437,  458 

Missionary  meetings  213,2  J  4 

312—317,385—387,4-25 

437.  665,  668 

Monthly  prayer  meetings     3 

20*8 — U6, 310,312—317 

405—40$,  415,416,421 

428,   437,  513,  515   61.5 

Morning  hymns       438 — 441 

And  evening  285 

Mortality   of  man    (see 

Death)       211,662.66-; 

Mourners  blessed  48. 442 .  049 

Murmur  pig         59   344.  350 

v.  iv.  352 

Deprecated  242 

Mutability  of  the  creation  13 

N 
NAAMAN  healed  443 

NaomVs  compassion        444 
i^a^"on<7/deliverauces263  453 
Evils  sent  of  God 
Prayer  &  praise  445 — 45 :: 
Nativity  of  Christ  28 — 34,570  j  Persecution 
2?ew  meeting-house  open- 
ed 417,418 
Year     269—271,  622.  658 


Hyma 


662  661 

113,454 

45j— ;60 

461 

2d  part  511 

P 

PARDON  desired  420 

For  the  vilest  sinner     141 

'64,  2d  part  5  »3 

Spoken  by  Christ  364 

Parents'1  prayer  for  their 

children  465 

Rejoicing  in  their  con- 
version 284 
Past  enjoy menis  prayed 
for                        479, 587 
Mercies  encouraged  a- 
gainst  fears  30l 
Pastor,  one  sought  for  of 

God  455 

Praise  for  one  received  457 

458 

Patience  desired 

Peace  of  the  Globe 

Spiritual 
Penitent,  his  sighs 
Seeking  Christ 
Seeking  pardon 
Sinner 
j      Successful  resolve         464 
498 [Perfections  of  God  (see 
God) 

305,  469,  470 

Perseverance  final  471 

In  grace   142      144,  171 — 

173,  233—235   323   569 


466 
435,  570 
673 
463 
467 
463 
487,  ^37 


659  Pilgrim  (see  Zion) 
Noah's  ark  171,  172  Ptegab's  top  248 

November  the  5th  453  Pleading  for  mercy  420 

Novi  is  the  accepted  time  356  pn0[  of  Bethesda  76,  192,  193 
360,  583  poor  in  spirit  blessed 


472 


INDEX. 

Hymn  Hymn 

"portion    Christ  a         55   2G7  Promises     of     sufficient 

God  a    SSO,  531,  5.33   652  grace  3\9 

Lord's  portion    is   his         I      Of  the  divine  presence  302 

peouie  8,   2o5,  272.  273  Prodigal  sen      4^7.  48b.  637 

565  \  Prophecy  fulfilled  inChrist  32 


Power  and  providence  of 

God  4 

Praise  to  Christ  34r  616  670 

To  God  6.  17   26*474  574 

To  theSpirit(seeSpirit) 

To  the  Trinity    169   v.  vi. 

307,   6r8— 7Ui 

Universal  praise  2.38 

Prayer  475—485 

Answered  by  crosses    624 

Exhortation  to  prayer  477 

For  strayed  sheep  590 

For  sanctificaUon  674 

My  God  will  hear  me  481 

Of  a  backslider  179 

Remember  me 

Short  5{j6 

To  God  the  Spirit  156,  158 

501,5i2t540,  54b 

Precious  Bible  I&6 

Blood  4. 

Faith  295 

Jesus        97,  ?8,  2C33  309 

Promises  491 

Salvation  324 

Prcser.ce  of  God  desired   31? 

39  J 

Of  God.  the  joy  of  his 

people  35   65:' 

Pric'c  overcome  by  grace  33C 

33 
Privileges  cf  the  sons  of 

God  161  511 

Promises  of  a  supply  of 

all  cur  need  643  j 

Of  strength  according 
to  our  days  489  J 


111 

Gospel  426  423 

Providence  bereaving  241. 24 2 

Dark  494 

Elijah  fed  by  ravens 
Lord  will  provide         5GQ 
Mysterious  496 

National  498 

Resignation  to  499 

Reviewed  497 

To  be  explained  here- 
after 495 
Public  worship  (see  w or- 
ship) 
4d0  J  Pure  in  heart  blessed  v.  vi.  ^2 

^UESTIO  ATand  answer 

(dialogue)  323 

What    think   you    of 
Christ  207 

R 
RICE%  christian  519 

Pain  578,  57(J 

Rainbow  (see  Covenant) 
R  a  vers  493   499 

Reason,     an    insufficient 

guide  520 

Reconciliation  toGod  394,517 

Redeeming  love  235,  522,55  3 

Redemption   26,  27.  317.  524 

525 

Finished  521,526 

Gratitude  to  Gcd  for  it  128 

151  616 

Wonders  cf  it       129,  130 

Refuge  lSV:35,£i£ 


Hymn 
Regeneration  (seeConver- 

sion)  197,  199 

Rejoicing  in  hope  528 

In  God  474 

Religions  its  pleasure  153, 154 

v.  v.  400,  529 

Remember  Lot's  wife      400 

Remember  me  411,480 

Remembering  all  the  way 

the  Lord  hath  bro't 

thee  623 

Repentance         179,  351,  589 

Ephraim's  278 

Request  530, 531 

Humble  510 

Resignation  241 ,  242  499, 532 

534.  603—606 

Resolution    to   serve  the 

Lord  300 

Snccessful  one  464 

Rest  eternal  549 

Resurrection  and    ascen- 
sion of  Christ      41 — 53 
Of  Christ  a  pledge  of 

ours  46 

Of  the  body  2d  part     251 
535 
Retirement 
Rich  fool  surprised 

Man  and  Lazarus 
Riches,  their  emptiness 


657 
653 
340 
652 
656 


Righteous  blessed  in  every 

condition  536 

Righteousness   human  in- 

suificient  to  justify     65I 
Imputed  134 

Rising  to  God  5o7 

Roadxo  heaven  enquiring 

for  538 

To  heaven  and  hell      -539 

Ruler's  daughter  485 


INDEX. 

S  Hvtrxi 

SABBATH      44, 46, 52*51 
Hih  part  513,  540—551 
Sacrament  36—45,  212,  35$ 
359,  552—562 
Safety  in  a  storm  602 

Of  Christ's  Sheep    91- ; 
143^72,471,634 
Sai?its  conquer  thro*  the 
blood  of  the  Lamb   291 
Dead  to' the  law  by  the 
body  of  Christ  394 

Salvation  approaching      25/ 
By   Father,    Son,  and 

Spirit  565,  698 

By  grace        234,274,321 
By  Justice  11 

Complete       176,  565,  $68 
Free  565,  369 

Of   sinners  (see  Con- 
version) 
Precious  324 

Wells  of  salvation        5£7 
Sana  if.  cat  ion  and  growth 

desired  120,  67  < 

Satan  cannot  love  266 

Repulsed  265 

Scripture  'vsee  Bible) 
Sea  preserved  by  572 

Seasons  of  the  year  573 — 58*  > 
Secret  prayer  478 

Sects  of  religion  310, 377, 42 1 
Seed-time  5Sr 

Seeking  C  hrist  46/ 

Christ's  little  flock        14  * 


For  pardon 

God 
SW/dedication 

Denial 

Reflection 
Seriousness  prayed  for      620 
Sermons,   hymns  before 
and  after         50 1— 5 If 


463,468 

478, 587 
55- 
5SH 
23< 


INDEX. 

Hymn  Hymn 

Sheep   of  Christ   secure        j  Strength  of  Israel  will  not 
( see  Safety)  lie  23 

Lost  sheep  found  203,  589  |  Starry  crown  1.8.  293 

Strayed  prayed  for        590  'Stephen  (the  first  martyr 
Sickness  and  death  593  who    died    for    the 

And  recovery         594'.  622 1  gospel  470 

Prayer  for  a  sick  Min-         :  Stone  cut  cut  of  the  moan- 
ister  592;  tain 

Sin   a  burden     205.  351,  649  j  Stony  heart  lamer, red  528,, 


205 
And  holiness,  conflict 

with  2:0,221.593 

Deceitful  595 

Hating  sin  81    596 

Sin*  drowned  in  the  blood 
of  Christ  221,  522 

Lamented  2 1 

Pardoned  124  128 

Transferred  to  Christ  597  j  Sufft 
Sinai  and  Calvary  229  j 


329 

Submission  to  the  will  of 
God 241,  242.  532—52+ 
605—606 
He  hath  done  ail  things 

well 
To    bereaving    provi- 
dences       241,242,553 
Success  of  prayer  465  485  485 
igs  of  Christ   36 — 45 
507.  560  —  562 


Sincerity  desired        231 ,  327  •  Summer  fk.  harvest  580 — 583 
Sinners  and  saints  in  the  Sunday- Schools         608  —  61  i 

wreck  of  nature         375  Surrender  251,555 


To  infinite  love 
T 
7AB0Rys  mount      v.  v. 


Convinced  225—251        To  infinite  love 

Found  wanting  392 

Invited  to  Christ  354—356 
360—566-517,599 
Sinners  repenting"  accept- 
ed 179.487,488.657 
Sion  ("see  Church) 
Sluggard  reproved  583 

Sodom's  destruction  6Q1 

Soldiers  of  Christ  644 

Sons  of  God  160,161,272  277 
Soul,  worth  and  loss  of 

it  6.5 4 <  655 

Sower  512,  515  j 

Spirit^  God,  hisinOuence  155   Thief  on  the  cross    227,  41 1 
— 153  5o7 ■  636,  435,64i  j  Ibirsty   souls  invited   to 
Praise  to  157.455,512,513,  Christ 

Prayer  to  (see  Praver)        j  Throne  of  grace 
Spring  575~5!7[rbunder 

\ 


Teachings  of  the 

Spirit 

SC 

Tehd 

395 

7  em  pest 

132 

Temple  (Christ  tl 

ie  build 

er) 

62>,  65 

: 

Completed 

61.7 

Temptation 

132. 

Tempted  saint    1 

32,  267, 

623 

7  hanks gh  i  ng<!a; 

s     265, 

44[ 

152, 

45' 

TNDEX. 

Hymn 
$imc  and  eternity  620 

In  God's  hands     261.533 
Kow  is  the   accepted 

time  360,583 

Short  619 

7o-day,  the  voice  cf  wis- 
dom 583 
2o-morrow ,  the  language 

of  folly  583 

Transfiguration  of  Christ    35 
Traveller's  psalm  572 

Treasure  in  heaven  621 


Tree  barren  622 

Of  knowledge     v.  Hi.  195 

Of  life  v.  iv.  153 

The  accursed  36 

Trees  of  life  v.  xii.  236 

Trial  9  623-627 

Trinity  (see  Doxologies)    14 

3d  part  236 

Triwmpb*  *>f  Ctitfst  51 

Of  faith  294 

Of  the  cross  390 

'Trouble,  domestic  629 

Troubled,  but  makingGod 

our  refuge  527 

Trust,  encouraged  to  it     344 

Humble  265 

In  Christ  152,176,267,296 

In  God  under  trials  288,289 

I  will  trust  and  not  be 

afraid  630 

Truth  and  mercy  united  11,19 

Types  (see  Christ)     124,  632 

U  •  633 

UNBELIEF  opposed     301 

330,  348 

Surmounted  630 

Unerring  wisdom  532 

Union  to  Christ         272,  63i 

Universal  prah  e  nC>8 

Unknown  ,vor:d 


Hyma 

Unsteadiness  lamented      220 
222,351 
V 
VANITTof  earthly  things 

652,  654,  655 
Vengeance   and   compas- 
sion of  God    11,47.521 
Victory,  national         448,449 
Over  death  251 

Village  worship  636 — 639 
Vision  of  the  dry  bones  640 
Voyage  spiritual  121, 122,  602 

w 

WAITING  for  God  346  463 
503 
For    the    coming    of 

Christ  646 

For  the  latter-day  glo- 
ry 435* 
Walking  in  darkness         666 
In  the  good  old  way     151 
With  God              291,641 
Wants*  believers'  642 
Supplied  643 
Warfare  v.  vii.  301,  525,  644 
645 
Warrior     (christian) 

crowned  3d  part       51> 
Watch  and  pray  646 

Way  to  Canaan  150 — 15.5 
Wearv  invited  to  rest  362»  3&> 
Wedding  dress  v.  iv.  62 

Hymn  412 

Weeping  648, 019 

Welcome  given   by    the 

gospel  355 — 36S 

Wells  of  salvation  56r 

What  think  you  of  Christ  207 
Windy  Spirit's  influences  155 
v.  iv.  157 
Winter  574,  585.  58u 

Wisdom  better  than  ^oM  J54 


INDEX', 


Hymn 

Wis.iom*s  ways  pleasant  153  j 

Wonders  of  redemption     129  j 

130 

Woman  of  Canaan  287 

Of  Samaria  203 

Wordoi  God  194—196 

Works  vain  as  to  merit     651 

World  despised  131 

Loss  of  one's  soul  654.  655 

Renounced  637 

Vanity  of  it  652,  654.  655 

Worship,  evening  282—285 

55it 

Family        297-300,  478 

Morning       285,  438—44! 

Opening  a  new  place  of  417 

418 

Out-door  461,  2d  pan  511 

Private  478:  657 

Public  (see  Sabbath)    284 

4  L6;  501—518 


Hymn 

Worship  village       636- -  653 
Wrestling    (Jacob    with 

God)     '  362 

Y 
YE  A R,     cr  o w n ed    w  i  th 

goodness  573 

New     269—271,  622,  658 
659 
Youth  and  old  age     662,  663 
Educated  6q8-~614 

Encouraged    to     seek 
Christ  660 

Z 
ZEAL  and  fortitude  305,469 
For  the  house  of  God  503 
669 
Zion*%     increase     (see 
Church) 
Pilgrim  v.  ix.  86.  666 

Praise  670 

Traveller  667 


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THE   SOKG  OP  THE  ANGELS, 

For  the  Nativity  of  our  blest  d  Lord  and  Saviour. 
Luke  ii  8—  15. 

1  WHILE  shepherds  watch  their  flocks  by  night? 

All  sealed  ou  the  ground, 
The  a  igel  ol  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory  shone  around. 

2  "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  for  mighty  dread 

Had  seizd  their  troubled  mind; 
"Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"  To  you  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you.  in  David's  town,  this  day, 

fcJs  born  ot  Dav  d*s  line, 
"  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lordj 
"And  this  shall  be  the  sign. 

4  «  The  Heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find, 

'•  To  human  view  display  d, 
"Ail  meanly  wrapp'd  in  swathing  bands, 
'•  And  in  a  manger  laid/' 

$  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 
AppearM  a  shining  throng 
Of  aogets  praising  God.  who  thus 
Address 'd  their  joyful  song: 

6  "  All  glory  be  to  God  on  hfe!], 
"  And  to  the  earth  be  peace ; 
"  Good  will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men 
"Begin,  and  never  cease." 


GOSPEL  SONNET. 

*The  Work  and  Contention  of  Heaven* 

BY  ERSKINE. 

1  IN  heavenly  choirs  a  question  rose, 
(That  stirr'd-up  strife  will  never  close ;) 
What  rank  of  all  the  ransom'd  race 
Owes  highest  praise  to  sov'reign  grace? 

2  Babes,  thither  caught  from  womb  and  breas^ 
ClaimVl  right  to  sing  above  the  rest: 
Because  they  found  the  happy  shore 

They  never  saw  nor  sought  before. 

3  Those  that  arriv'd  at  riper  age, 
Before  they  left  the  dusky  stage, 
Thought  grace  deserv'd  yet  higher  praise. 
That  washVl  the  blots  of  numerous  days. 

A  Anon,  the  war  more  close  began, 

What  praising  harp  should  lead  the  van; 
And  which  of  grace's  heavenly  peers, 
Was  deepest  run  in  her  arrears. 

5  M  'Tis  1."  said  one,  "  'bovc  all  my  race, 
"Am  debtor  chief  to  glorious  grace;" 
"  No,"  said  another,  lthark,  I  trow, 
"I'm  more  oblig'd  to  grace  than  you." 

0  "Stay,"  said  a  third,  '*  1  deepest  share 

"In  owing  praise  beyond  compare; 

"  The  chief  of  sinners,  you'll  allow, 

"Must  be  the  chief  of  singers  now." 
7  "  Hold,"  said  a  fourth,  "  1  here  protest, 

"My  praises  must  outvie  the  best; 

"  For  I'm,  of  all  the  human  race, 

"The  highest  miracle  of  grace." 
3  "Stop,"  said  a  fifth,  "  these  notes  forbear^ 

"Lo!  I'm  the  greatest  woader  here; 


GOSPEL  SOKNEft 

flForT,  of  all  the  race  that  fell 

"  Deserv'd  the  lowest  place  in  hell.** 

0  A  soul  that  higher  j  et  aspir'd, 
With  equal  love  to  Jesus  fir'd, 
"'Tis  mine  to  sing  the  highest  notes, 
"To  love,  that  washM  the  foulest  blots." 
30  u  Ho!"  cry'd  a  mate,  M  'tis  mine  I'll  prove^ 
M  Who  siun'd  in  spite  of  light  and  love, 
"  To  sound  his  praise  with  loudest  bell, 
"  That  sav'd  me  from  the  lowest  hell." 

11  "Come  come,"  said  one.  "  I'll  hold  thy  plea>. 
"  That  highest  praise  is  due  by  me ; 

"  For  mine,  of  all  the  sav'd  by  grace, 
4;  Was  the  most  dreadful,  desp'rate  case**5 

12  Another  rising  at  his  side, 

As  fond  to  praise,  and  free  of  pride, 
Cry'd,  t%  pray  give  place,  for  I  defy 
"  That  you  should  own  more  praise  than  1** 

13  UV\\  yield  to  none  in  this  debate; 
u  I'm  run  so  deep  in  grace's  debt; 
u  That  sure  I  am,  I  boldly  can 
"Compare  with  ail  the  heavenly  clan." 

34  Quick  o'er  their  head  a  trump  awoke, 
u  Your  songs  my  very  heart  have  spoke  £ 
°  But  ev'r\  note  you  here  propale, 
"Belongs  to  me  above  you  all." 

15  The  list'ning  millions  round  about 
With  sweet  resentment  loudly  shout-— 
"  What  voire  is  this,  comparing  notes, 
"That  to  their  soug  chief  place  allots? 

10  "  We  can't  allow  of  such  a  sound, 
"  That  you  alone  have  highest  ground, 
"  To  sing  the  royalties  of  grace  ; 
?We  claim  the  same  adoiing  place,'"* 


GOSPEL  SONNET. 

17  What!  will  no  rival  singer  yield 
Pie  has  a  match  upon  the  field  ? 
«'  Come  then,  aad  let  us  all  agree, 

"  To  praise  upon  the  highest  key."' 

18  Then  jointly  all  the  harpers  round 
In  mind  unite,  with  solemn  sound, 
And  stiokes  upon  the  highest  string,. 
Made  all  the  heavenly  arches  ring; 

19  Ring  loud  with  hallelujahs  high, 
To  him  that  sent  his  Son  to  die ; 
And  to  the  worth}  Lamb  of  God, 

That  lov'd  and  wash'd  them  in  his  blood. 

20  Free  grace  was  sov'reign  empress  crowu'd, 
In  pomp  with  joyous  shouts  around; 
Assisting  angel's  clapp'd  their  wings, 

And  sounded  grace  on  all  their  springs, 

21  The  emulation  round  the  throne 
Made  prostrate  hosts,  (who  ev'ry  one 
The  humblest  place  their  righ»  avow,) 
Strive  who  shall  gi\e  the  lowest  bow« 

22  The  next  contention  without  vice 
Among  the  birds  of  paradise, 
Made  ev'ry  glorious  warbling  throat 
Strive  who  should  raise  the  highest  nots* 

23  Thus  in  sweet,  holy,  humble  strife, 
Alon<*  their  eudless,  joyful  life, 

Of  Jesus  all  the  harpers  rove, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  his  love. 

24  Their  discord  makes  them  all  unite 
Ju  raptures  most  divinely  sweet; 
So  gnat  the  song,  so  grave  the  bass, 
Melodious  music  fills  the  place. 

THK  END. 


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